typesundershot

Typesundershot is a term used in typography to describe a specific style of letterform design. In typesundershot fonts, the ascenders (the top parts of letters like 'h', 'k', 'l', and 't') are shorter than the descenders (the bottom parts of letters like 'g', 'j', 'p', and 'q'). This characteristic is the opposite of typesupershot, where the ascenders are longer than the descenders. Typesundershot fonts are often used in display typography, where the emphasis is on creating a distinctive and visually striking appearance. They are also commonly used in headlines and titles, where the goal is to make the text stand out and grab attention. Some popular typesundershot fonts include Akzidenz-Grotesk, Futura, and Helvetica.