Letter Classifications, Continued
Script letter
group
The script letter group includes script letters, cursive letters, and swash
letters. Each letter style has its foundation in handwriting. Letters in the
script letter grouping should not be used as all caps. Straight cap letters in
this group are illegible.
SCRIPT LETTERS: Script letters, composed of thick and thin strokes, have
hairlines connecting one letter to another. These hairlines are called kerns.
Kerns connect letters allowing the letters to flow into words. Script letters
may be basic or formal. Basic script retains the curvilinear letter form
without thick and thin variations of stroke. The strokes of formal script
letters have thick main stems and thin connectors. Script letters give the
impression of elegance, dignity, and refinement suitable for announcements
or invitations.
Figure 5-22 is an example of basic and formal script.
Figure 5-22.—Basic and formal script.
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