Type: A Primer of Information About the Mechanical Features of Printing Types / Their Sizes, Font Schemes, &c. with a Brief Description of Their Manufacture

Name: Type: A Primer of Information About the Mechanical Features of Printing Types / Their Sizes, Font Schemes, &c. with a Brief Description of Their Manufacture
Author: A. A. Stewart

By A. A. Stewart

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The primer explains the mechanical anatomy of printing type and practical rules for composing and organizing fonts for apprentices and students of typographic printing. It describes type body, face, serifs, counters, nicks, and spacing; outlines standard font assortments and schemes for job and large fonts; explains sizes, lining versus kerned faces, spaces and quads; summarizes methods of manufacture including hand casting and machine systems such as Linotype and Monotype; notes type-metal alloys and wood type; and concludes with review questions, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

About the Author

A. A. Stewart

A. A. Stewart was an author known for his contributions to the field of printing and typesetting. His works serve as practical primers for those interested in the mechanical aspects of typography and the art of typesetting. Notable titles include "Type: A Primer of Information About the Mechanical Features of Printing Types," which provides insights into the sizes and manufacturing of printing types, and "Typesetting," which details the various operations involved in setting type by hand. Stewart's writings are valuable resources for both novice and experienced printers, reflecting the technical knowledge required in the craft of printing.