A slanted version of a typeface made by tilting the upright letters, without redrawing them into a cursive style. Many sans-serif fonts use obliques where a serif font would use a true italic.
Synonyms
- sloped roman
Related terms
In plain words
- a font that's just tilted sideways
- slanted letters that aren't really cursive
Don't confuse with…
- italicAn oblique is the upright design mechanically slanted; a true italic has redrawn, more calligraphic letterforms.
Categories
- Typography