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## ==Running== Contrast principles of type design (TY2)

For type designers: understanding the principles of contrast by writing. Experiment with weight and width variations.

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Example exercises

• Write alphabets with a broad nib pencil to experience the construction of “translation” contrast;
• Write with sharp pencils to experience the construction of “expansion” contrast;
• Learn the behaviour of glyph shapes, varying weight and width;
• Study variations by Type Cooker;
• Learn the basics about capitals, roman, italic, spacing and kerning;
• Digitize your writings into outlines, using your favourite type editor.

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