Pairing google typefaces for an upcoming site.
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A root rectangle is a rectangle in which the ratio of the longer side to the shorter is the square root of an integer, such as √2, √3, etc.
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1:1.732 format (root 3 - a.k.a sixton)
process used to create a root 3 construction
the most notable attribute of this proportion is its ability to be divided into thirds and retain the same proportion. the root-3 rectangle is also called sixton, and its short and longer sides are proportionally equivalent to the side and diameter of a hexagon
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process used for the creation of the golden section.
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process used to create a progressive division of a format. the resulting divisions can aid in the creation of columns. (eight divisions shown)
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1:1.414 format (root 2 - a.k.a DIN/ A4 format)
process used to create a root2 construction.
the most notable attribute of this proportion is its ability to be reduced by half and retain the same proportion.
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1:1.118 format grid
process used to create the text boxes for a book layout.
