ampers&

Classification and style:

This is a Transitional style serif letterform because its more abstract and less organic than Humanist typefaces which are more closely connected to calligraphy and the movement of the hand. Transitional typefaces correspond roughly to the Baroque period in history as reflected in their swirly embellishments. It looks like the Greek letter ‘Episilon.’

I like this ampersand because it looks like an image of a cloud in which the grey or silver line on the left might give the impression of the speed or movement of the cloud drifting by or might hint at the saying “every cloud has a silver lining”

Anatomy:

- bottom of ampersand exceeds baseline slightly.

- the finial (far right) comes higher than x-height but not as high as cap height.

- the terminal (top) exceeds the cap height and might reach the ascender height?

- there is a break in the line of ampersand.

- there is a smooth contrast from thick to thin strokes in this letterform.

- counters and bowls are very rounded.

Ampersand profile:

If this & was a person I would describe them as being bubbly and playful yet naturally elegant and beautiful. The contrast in stroke thickness reflects an effortless grace.