What are these called?

The squiggly patterns used to separate text

[Argblat]

In order to google image search more examples I'm trying to find out what the generic name is for the squiggly line patterns that are used to separate blocks of text, fill white space, and highlight headings.

There are numerous examples laced throughout the site for Cuban Council <snip>

Does anyone know what to call these doodles?

-Mike

[edited by: limbo at 10:14 am (utc) on Mar. 27, 2007]
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[eelixduppy]

It looks like a Section Sign [en.wikipedia.org] turned on it's side. Not sure, though.

[limbo]

Hi Argblat

I think you are looking for flourishes. You can grab some nice free flourish fonts if you hunt about - they will give a you a range to play with.

Elix's example will work too - but I'm not sure it is meant to be used decoratively...

This style of design can be found embellishing much of the typography created during the late Victorian era.

Think magnificent tonic sellers purveying their wares in the saloons of the Wild West... ;)

[edited by: limbo at 4:57 pm (utc) on Mar. 27, 2007]

[hg505]

You could also try searching for printers' ornaments or arabesque ornaments.

[Argblat]

You guys rule... thanks a million

-Mike

[lexipixel]

You probably have some right on your computer. The fonts named "Wingdings" or "Dingbats" contain a lot of these types of characters.

Chances are you can open one of these fonts using a paint program with the text tool... Try them at 60 to 72pt size.