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Choose a body typeface with medium to high x-height

posted on November 2, 2018

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This is another tip that comes from the upcoming Web Typography course that is a part of the Design Class.

Choose typefaces that have a medium to high x-height. The bigger the contrast between capital letters and lowercase letters, the harder it may be to read it if used as a body text. Follow this quick guide:

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