Skelettype
Skelettype is a neologism used in design and typography to describe typefaces whose construction emphasizes the underlying skeletal framework of each letter—the arrangement of basic strokes, joints, and enclosures that define form.
The term has circulated in design criticism, typography blogs, and experimental font discourse since the late
Typical discussions of skelettype focus on features such as visible construction lines or reduced internal counters,
Practically, designers reference skelettype when evaluating branding fonts, editorial typography, or UI elements where legibility and
Critics argue that focusing on a letter's skeleton may overlook context, culture, and usage, while proponents
Related concepts include typeface construction, font anatomy, skeleton in design, and typography theory.