Type and the type
character tool
Six Classifications of type
- Roman
- Sans Serif
- Square Serif
- Novelty
- Script
- Text
How type is used
- Roman - used mostly
for body copy (large amounts like a book)
- Sans Serif - Used for
headlines, sub heads, captions, short paragraphs
- Novelty - Good to express
a particular mood, or feeling.
- Script - Sometimes has
a" feminine" quality
- Square serif - One or
two lines (like headlines)
- Text - Has a feeling
of oldness
