Elements of lettering ... A treatise on the history, classification, and practical application of the various styles of letters of the alphabet (1899)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer company · leaf 39
eof the letter is a very important consideration. The lettereroften finds himself confronted with a line of extremely plain let-tering that, even after it is shaded, remains flat and unsatis-factory. This effect can sometimes be overcome by the additionof lights and shades placed directly on the… … Fig. 14. Fig. 15. Fig. 16. are used with best results on heavy-faced letters, as all treat-ment of the face of a letter by shading has the tendency toconsiderably reduce the apparent width of the stroke. 62. Effects Produced.—Another effect is produced byrunning bars of color across the center of…
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