Style change in italic

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3 total messages Started by Michael_Iannantuoni Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:46

#693

Author: Michael_Iannantuoni
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:46

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I have LTC Bodoni 175 and have noticed that the "g" changes style in the 
italic variation. Can anyone fill in a gap in my education and tell me 
if this sort of style change common?

Thanks,

Michael

Re: Style change in italic

#694

Author: Neil_Keller
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:04

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Michael,

Style changes within specific fonts between roman and italics are very common, and have been so historically. That said, the stylistic change in the lowercase g in this particular Bodoni is odd to my eyes. I prefer the more traditional italic g found in other cuts of Bodoni.

The change in the lowercase a is more expected.

Your Bodoni:
 <http://www.p22.com/lanston/products/bodoni.html>
vs:
 <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BBDQ/F_BBDQ-10005300.html>
 <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BODQ/F_BODQ-10005300.html>
 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodoni>

That said, there are other serif fonts that do change the g:
 <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BOOQ/F_BOOQ-10003300.html>
 <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/LNLQ/F_LNLQ-10005300.html>

Neil

Re: Style change in italic

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Author: Michael_Iannantuoni
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:49

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Thanks for the information and links Neil.

Michael

Neil_Keller@adobeforums.com wrote:
> Michael,
> 
> Style changes within specific fonts between roman and italics are very common, and have been so historically. That said, the stylistic change in the lowercase g in this particular Bodoni is odd to my eyes. I prefer the more traditional italic g found in other cuts of Bodoni.
> 
> The change in the lowercase a is more expected.
> 
> Your Bodoni:
>  <http://www.p22.com/lanston/products/bodoni.html>
> vs:
>  <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BBDQ/F_BBDQ-10005300.html>
>  <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BODQ/F_BODQ-10005300.html>
>  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodoni>
> 
> That said, there are other serif fonts that do change the g:
>  <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/BOOQ/F_BOOQ-10003300.html>
>  <http://www.adobe.com/type/browser/F/LNLQ/F_LNLQ-10005300.html>
> 
> Neil

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