Q3) Families of Type Recipe

Divide up into 5 groups (1 member to write post)

Instruction: First research your specific family in greater detail (what are some key characteristics) and then post answer to each question,

  1. Outline some key characteristics of your family (by comparing and contrasting on this page)
  2. Give one reason why your font family evolved (current events in culture and technology)
  3. Write a cookie recipe:

• Imagine you are baking a batch of cookies in the shape of each type family

• Write a recipe with a list of instructions (at least 4-5 instruction) as to how you would trim, elongate, cut negative shapes within, thin out, etc.

• Include a link to a picture, which you can point to while you are presenting your recipe


Resources to start with: Old Style • Transitional • Modern • Slab • San Serif