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Is it just me who doesn't like fleurons? For me, they are in an awkward limbo between abstract symbology and realistic illustrations, and draw an unreasonable a
by seabass-labrax 3y ago
Is it just me who doesn't like fleurons? For me, they are in an awkward limbo between abstract symbology and realistic illustrations, and draw an unreasonable amount of attention to themselves compared to other forms of decoration.
Generally, I would prefer that whitespace alone be used to separate paragraphs, and more significant sections be demarcated by headings, which can be embellished less intrusively by use of a decorative typeface, underlining or colour.
- crazygringo 3y agoI find them pretty anachronistic on the web, but I love them in a tastefully typeset book. They really need to match the typeface though -- a Garamond asks for very old-style designs. But if you're using Times New Roman a short simple geometric line will do much better. Whereas with Bodoni, a trio of big old asterisks feels more appropriate.