Can anyone tell me why the designer thought all those extra hooks and loops were a good idea? (Check out the i, g, and k.) To my eyes, they're just visual noi

Can anyone tell me why the designer thought all those extra hooks and loops were a good idea? (Check out the i, g, and k.) To my eyes, they're just visual noise. Do they confer any benefit in long-term use, or are they just whimsy?