Explore a complete guide to the Monotype system and its diverse type faces.
This catalog presents the Monotype universe, from its matrix system to the arrangement of specimen sheets, helping you understand how this printing technology organized its faces and sizes for professional use.
This edition documents the range of Monotype faces, the classification of matrices, and the practical details for using the type and rule caster. It offers insights into how the catalog is structured, including modern and antique face classifications, and how specimens are presented for quick reference.
- How Monotype organizes its type families and sizes in a comprehensive matrix system
- Details about specimen sheet arrangement and how faces are cataloged
- Information on the tools and equipment that support Monotype composition
- Historical context and practices related to type founding and display faces
Ideal for readers of printing history, type design, and cataloging reference, this edition is a useful resource for researchers and professionals alike.