: What is the correct term of this part on a typeface a quick question. What is the correct term of this (see picture) on a font?

@Angie364

The spot on the p: That would be a taper



The spot on the t: That's a cupped stem



The spot on the a: would just be a closed-bowl stroke where it meets the stem.

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@Turnbaugh909

Joint


joint: gradual coming together of two strokes that meet to become one.


Could also be called the apophyge in some situations:


apophyge: small curved part, usually ¼ circle, which connects the main stem with the terminals or serifs.


Also realize you've kind of circled the joint of a tail, a crossbar, and an bowl/stem.

In the case of p or t, it seems apophyge may be more appropriate. But the tail would be a joint.


Ref: www.oert.org/en/typographic-anatomy/

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