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Why
Font Sizes Are Confusing Quite simply, a font size refers to the height of a typeface from the top of the ascenders (like the top of an "f") to the bottom of the descenders (like the bottom of a "g"). Whatever happens between that amount of space is up for grabs and therein lies the discrepancy in font size appearances.
So, if a designer is in the position of specifying what
size and typeface he/she would like used in a project, it's a good idea
for them to be familiar with the actual font being specified. Tip: Affordable Graphic Design classes are available near you? Sign up for FREE information from top design schools. Some Links You May Find Useful 
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sizes can be confusing at best. Twenty-eight point Sterling can look much
smaller than Twenty-eight point Stone Serif even though they are supposedly
the same size. Why is that? (If you don't know what a 
Even
if fonts are the same point size high (fonts are measured in picas and
points), the rest of the character shapes can vary greatly. They can be
really tall or short or thin or thick. These different variations give
fonts wildly varying appearances and, as a result, font sizes can look
very different from font to font.
