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 51
Fig. 39. .can be made to fill a space much too long for the regularproportion given this style of letter. 81. Telescoping:.—Telescoping is not of so much prac-tical advantage as condensing or elongating, and is used mostlyto produce a relief effect. This is done by giving the lettersthe appearance… … Fig. 40. Every alternate letter is dropped enough below the line toprevent confusion of horizontal lines and to preserve the com-plete identity of each. These letters can be shaded on thebackground but not on the face, as this would tend to destroytheir legibilit}T. 82. Interlacing.—Interlacing to…
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