Modern Font (Noun)
Meaning
A typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The classic style of the Bodoni font makes it a popular choice for editorial fashion photography.
- Bodoni was designed in the late eighteenth century and features a classical roman type.
- Many fashion magazines still use Bodoni font due to its elegance and versatility.
- The Bodoni font has been used to good effect for highlighting headers and titles.
- The Italian font, Bodoni Noir, is a decorative black weight characterised by sturdy hairline serifs and very strong vertical stress.