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Gaelic
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Geometric Sans
A sans serif style made with rigidly geometric forms and little to no stroke contrast. Classic example: Futura.
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Geometric Serif
A serif style made with rigidly geometric forms. Usually features slab serifs. Classic example: Stymie.
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Gothic
A sans serif style with moderate stroke contrast and modern proportions particular to the U.S. Usually features a two-story lowercase g, angled strokes on C and S, and a sloped, non-cursive italic. Classic example: Franklin Gothic.
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Grecian
A typically heavy display face with octagonal shapes where curves are normally used. Also known as “Chamfered” or “Beveled”. Popular in the 19th Century for wood types. Classic example: Acropolis.
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Grotesk
A sans serif style with low stroke contrast and modern proportions. Usually features a one-story lowercase g, closed or angled strokes on C and S, and a sloped, non-cursive italic. Classic examples: Akzidenz Grotesk, Helvetica.
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Grotesque
A sans serif style with moderate stroke contrast and modern proportions particular to the U.K. Usually features a two-story lowercase g, closed strokes (usually curving in slightly) on C and S, and a sloped, non-cursive italic. Classic example: Bureau Grot.