While developing the unknown letters for my typeface, I explored the use of systems in type and created a consistent and systematically cohesive vintage type by using elements such as heighachy, stroke weight, and kerning. This project allowed me to dive deeper into the elements of the font when reinterpreting my vintage type. During this process, I measured and compared stroke weight within each of my letters to ensure the weight was the same in all three letters. I had to ensure that the system of serifs, strokes, and curves of the letters remained consistent, thus allowing the letters to be proportionate. In addition, I observed and edited the kerning of the letters to visually elevate my recreation. One adjustment that I made frequently was adjusting the height and length of my letters. I found that not all my letters were perfectly lined up, and though these small details are frustrating, it was good for me to push through my urge to be lazy and to edit them to be the same. 

I believe the purpose of this exercise was to allow us as designers to try and figure out other designers’ systems in order to better understand what makes a system successful. Furthermore, this project tested the application of our system knowledge and challenged us to apply what we had learned. One difficulty I had when completing this project was working with the pen tool. It had been a long time since I had worked with this tool, thus it was hard for me to