Typesetting "35th"

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  • metonym

    What is the rule of thumb for setting a superscript 'th' as in '35th'? Specifically, where should the baseline lie in relation to the x height; the point size in relation to the general copy size. Right now, I have the number '35th' set in Frutiger Light at 7pt with the 'th' part as 5pt, baseline shift 2.75. The crossbar of the t is slightly under the capheight....