Typeface

==Overview==
Typeface is a collection of characters that all share similar characteristics.
== Definition and History ==
A typeface is a set of characters with the same design elements. These characters include letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols. Often times, people will confuse typeface with font. While typeface is a whole family of characters, font is a specific point size and style of those characters. For example, Bodoni is a typeface. Bodoni 12 pt bold is a font. Originally, typefaces were set on the printing press, but with today's technology, we are able to install thousands of different typefaces on our computers. Because they are vector-based, typefaces can be scaled very large and still look sharp. One of the most popular typefaces today is Helvetica. It is seen all over in advertisements, logos, and even companies like Crate & Barrel, use it for their brand name. Other popular typefaces include Arial and Times New Roman.
==Examples==
There are two broad categories of typefacehttp://www.scribe.com.au/tip-w017.html: a serif typeface and a sans-serif typeface. The difference between the two types in is their terminals: 
Serif Typefaces
A serif typeface has decorative caps at the ends of the strokes on each letter. Serifs are commonly used in printed mediums because they are easier to read. Examples of serif typefaces include Times New Roman, Bodoni, and Georgia.
Sans Serif Typefaces
A sans serif typeface does not have any caps on the ends of the letters. These are used more for digital print because they can be easily read on a screen. Sans serifs are often associated with modernity because of this. Some examples include Helvetica, Arial, and Futura.
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