OkCupid | Take The Typography Test

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Their result for The Typography Test ...

Capital Letter

You scored 59%!

Hey, not bad! You're well on your way with a solid type foundation. You probably have three or four (or seven) favorite fonts, and might even be collecting them on your hard disk (which is a no-no if you didn't buy them). You know the difference between "heavy," "bold," "black," and "ultra black," even though you might not be sure when to use them.

Their Analysis (Vertical line = Average)

They scored 59% on glyphs, higher than 67% of your peers.

All possible test results

The Lower Case

You have a vague understanding of what type is, and that it's used in books and things. You might also be able to read, but that's unclear at this point. Typographical subtleties, however, are far abo... Read more

Stuck on Times

Whilst not a total newbie to type, you have a tenuous grasp of the varieties of type. You probably know the difference between a sans and a serif, and might even have one or two favorite fonts. Tip of... Read more

Capital Letter

The Upper Case

Well done! You have quite the breadth of type knowledge, though some of the more obscure stuff escapes you. You might even have a type book or two on your bookshelf. Be proud: Your foundation is solid... Read more

The Ligature

You, sir or madam, are a type expert. You use type daily, and you might even have tried creating a font or two. You're neck deep in counters, ears, stems, brackets and tails. You know that I created t... Read more

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