What the term means.
The stronger arc contributes to a rounded outline, but does not specify a doll-eye map. Curl is the fibre shape, whereas the map decides where the design's emphasis sits.
A tighter arc can reduce forward projection at equal printed length. It also changes tip position relative to the eyelid. Review contact at the base and the visible open-eye result rather than treating a stronger letter as an automatic improvement.
The technical details.
- Profile
- Strong rounded curl
- Lower section
- A rounded body rather than a long flat base
- Tip and bend
- Pronounced turn-up and return
- Comparison
- DD or U labels generally indicate a more strongly curled family.
These are industry definitions. Product names, profiles and availability vary; your artist selects the actual system and construction for your appointment.
A common question.
Does 5D mean a D-curl fan?
Not by itself. The five counts the fan's fibres and D means dimension. Its curl is a separate specification and could be C, D or another appropriate profile.
Put the meaning into context
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