Swash

How it is used

Use for flourished strokes; check that adjacent letters remain clear.

Example sentences

1. The swash on the capital R reaches beneath the next two letters.

   The decoration extends beyond the ordinary body of the letter.

2. We removed one swash where it crossed the wedding date.

   Decorative strokes can interfere with nearby information if left unchecked.

Common collocations

• swash capital
• decorative swash

Related terms

• typefaceA particular design of letters, numbers and symbols that share the same style, such as Helvetica, Garamond or Futura, usually available in several weights and styles.
• wordmarkA logo made only of the brand name written in a distinctive way, without a separate symbol, as with many fashion, tech and media brands.

More terms: Typography

• typography
• font
• kerning
• leading
• serif
• sans-serif
• tracking
• font weight
• headline
• body copy
• font family
• x-height