Typophile

Font Anatomy Question...

Mike Diaz

Hello all:

What are these lovely affectation I see on the lowercase “v” and “w” in types like Kis, Clifford, Hoefler Text?
I’m sure this is a part of sharing a common historical model.

So, what do you call a “v” or “w” with dainty little stroked letters?

With:

Without:

Thanks guys for helping,

Mikey :-)

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