Serif Fontundrum
Serif Fontundrum
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In the context of a letter like 'k' where the serif protrudes past the baseline, and there's a space inside the serif above the baseline, that space doesn't have a specific, universally-recognized name that's distinct from other parts of the type.
However, in terms of describing it, you could refer to it as the "interior space" or "negative space" within the serif. It's the void or counter, but not in the typical sense of a counter which usually refers to the enclosed space in letters like 'o' or 'p'. If you're discussing this in a typography context with someone else, you might need to describe it in detail or visually show it to ensure clarity, as it's a nuanced detail.