Historians point to the Proto-Sinaitic script as the first alphabetic writing system, which consisted of 22 symbols adapted from Egyptian hieroglyphics. This set was developed by Semitic-speaking people in the Middle East around 1700 B.C., and was refined and spread to other civilizations by the Phoenicians..
Why is it called alphabet?
The word alphabet comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta. It was first used, in its Latin form, alphabetum, by Tertullian during the 2nd–3rd century CE and by St..
The original alphabet was developed by a Semitic people living in or near Egypt. * They based it on the idea developed by the Egyptians, but used their own specific symbols. It was quickly adopted by their neighbors and relatives to the east and north, the Canaanites, the Hebrews, and the Phoenicians.
Detailed Typography
Legibility
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Figures, Signs, and Symbols
Old Style, Lining, Proportional, and Tabular Figures
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Font Styles
When type was first invented, all fonts were designed as roman. It wasn't until the early 16th century that italic fonts were introduced. Originating in Italy, italics were a separate group in the type classification, similar to serifs and sans serifs. By the early 18th century, foundries started pairing roman and italic designs. Italics are used t.
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Font Weights
Morris Fuller Benton was a proponent of the creation of large type families between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The idea was that the characters within the family would share a common DNA, with slight distinctions. The most common font weights you can find in a typeface are Regular and Bold. Some typefaces like Neue Haas Unica include e.
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Typeface vs. Font
One of the most common mistakes when talking about type is mixing up the terms "typeface" and "font". The distinction between these terms can be slightly confusing, so let’s talk about their different meanings. A typefaceis a group of characters that share a common DNA. For example, Alegreya Sans is a different typeface from Rockwell Std. A fontis .
Design notes on the alphabet
Cyrillic alphabet used for Abkhaz language
The Abkhaz alphabet is a Cyrillic alphabet used for the Abkhaz language.