In the composition of high-class display work, when it is possible, the letters in a line of type should be spaced so that each word will show an even distribution of color — that is, the body of each word should approach as nearly as possible to the even sweep of the painter’s brush. See example below.
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Sometimes the combination of certain letters makes it impossible for ns to get a very even distribution of color by spacing; but we can always improve the appearance of the line by so doing; see following example:
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The letters which cause the uneven appearance of lines are A, F, J, L, P, T, V, W and Y. In some job types this unevenness is overcome to a great extent by some of these letters being mortised or by all the other letters not named being cast on bodies somewhat wider than the face.
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