You graphics artists and typesetters out there will think this silly, because I am sure this was one of the first things you learned as you started the pursuit of your art. I stumbled across this concept on the internet, and as I was pursuing it a bit, just to satisfy the curiosity, you know, I found this website done by Mark McKay in which one can practice kerning skills.
I hope you don't find this too addictive.
btw, on my first attempt, I hit 100% on three of the ten examples, though my overall score at 78 was less than stellar.
Eyeball update: Yesterday the surgeon officially pronounced my vision "better than it was before we started." I already knew that. Also, he removed the stitch and said he would see me in a month.
Great game. I did know about kerning; I worked in publishing for a while a number of years ago.
ReplyDeleteI too know about kerning (and leading). The link did not work for me.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your good news.
The link doesn't work for me either and while I have come across the word kern I have no idea what it is...Good news about the eye.
ReplyDeleteJim, don't play at it too long.
ReplyDeleteChuck, the link didn't work on my Explorer, but I have Chrome on my desktop.
Grace, kerning is, as I understand it, simply aligning letters in type-setting for maximum eye-appeal.
Art student since HS- yup, I know about kerning. (and kerfing too)
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your eye!
ReplyDeleteShark, you are so knowledgeable about so many things. (Which is one reason I follow "My Quality Day."}
ReplyDeleteVee, thank you!