Typeface Classification

  • Aastha Mehta

Monotype are proposing to publish a four-part series on basic typeface classification. The series will include separate books on serif, sans serif, modern and slab serif typefaces.

Typeface Classification by Aastha Mehta
‘Each letter is a code that derives its meaning from a specific combination of vertical, horizontal, slanted and curvilinear strokes.’ Willi Kunz
Typeface Classification by Aastha Mehta
Some prototypes for the covers.
Typeface Classification by Aastha Mehta
Risograph prints showing the formation of the characters.
Aastha Mehta
Graphic Designer