Initial Cases
Short diagnostic cases for capitals inside real words.
Case 03 · Large initial, narrow word
A broad capital overwhelms a short lowercase word. Learners test envelope width and entry length before reducing overall height.
Case 07 · Heavy return curve
The capital closes visually near the baseline. Learners isolate pressure release and compare a lighter return with the original.
Case 12 · Entry collision
An ornamental lead-in nearly touches the following lowercase form. The task is to shorten, redirect or remove the entry without weakening the initial.
Case 18 · Capital feels tilted
The main stem matches the slant guide, but the letter still leans visually. Learners compare mass distribution and oval axis.