A word for the circular guides that determine the curve of font serifs?





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Serif fonts are usually constructed using circular guides to establish the curves of the serifs.



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Serif fonts are usually constructed using circular guides to establish the curves of the serifs.



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serif font construction / blueprint



Is there a word for these circles?










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Serif fonts are usually constructed using circular guides to establish the curves of the serifs.



Example:



serif font construction / blueprint



Is there a word for these circles?










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Serif fonts are usually constructed using circular guides to establish the curves of the serifs.



Example:



serif font construction / blueprint



Is there a word for these circles?







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