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What's a bowl in typograpghy,
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In typography, a "bowl" refers to the curved, enclosed part of a letterform. It is a space that is created when a stroke curves around to meet itself, typically seen in letters like "b," "d," "o," "p," and "q." The bowl can be either open or closed:
- **Closed bowl**: A completely enclosed space (e.g., the "o" in "dog").
- **Open bowl**: A space that is not completely enclosed (e.g., the lower part of the "p" or "d").
The design of a bowl can significantly influence the character's legibility and overall aesthetic within a typeface.
- **Closed bowl**: A completely enclosed space (e.g., the "o" in "dog").
- **Open bowl**: A space that is not completely enclosed (e.g., the lower part of the "p" or "d").
The design of a bowl can significantly influence the character's legibility and overall aesthetic within a typeface.