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THE PRINCIPLES OF
TYPEFACE CLASSIFICATION
The ABCD to get acquainted with Typography Classifications
AaBbCcDdEe
Crossbar on the
lowercase ‘e’ with a
slope.
Little variation between
‘thick’ and ‘thin’ strokes.
The x-height is
comparatively small.
AaBbCcDdEe
Wedge shaped serif. Horizontal crossbar on
the lowercase ‘e’.
Contrast between ‘thick’
and ‘thin’ strokes.
The upright stress is
significant.
AaBbCcDdEe
Greater contrast
between ‘thick’ and
‘thin’ strokes.
Ascender Serifs are
usually more horizontal. Vertical or almost
vertical stress is evident
in lowercase letters.
AaBbCcDdEe
High contrast between
‘thick’ and ‘thin’ strokes.
Relatively thin serif with
horizontal stress. Small aperture.
Vertical axis.
AaBbCcDdEe
Little or no contrast.
Thin serifs, no brackets.
The x-height is higher.
AaBbCcDdEe
No contrast. San Serifs
are mono-weight.
No serifs.
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The Principles of Typeface Classification