Categories of type

6 main categories of fonts:

Oldstyle -

• thick/thin transitions.
• thinest point of every letter is diagonal.
• Diagonal Stress.

Modern -

• tend to have a cold, elegant look.
• Strong thick/thin transitions.
• the thinnest point is horizontal.
• Has a vertical stress.
• Should not be used for long texts

Slab serif -

• Vertical stress
• little or no thick/thin transition
• Easily be used in extensive texts.

Sans serif -

• Without serif
• No thick/thin transitions at all
• So stress because there is no thick/thin transition.

Script -

• Look like they have been done with a calligraphy pen or brush.
• Should only be used sparingly because else we get sick of them.

Decorative -

• Look interesting.
  
• Express anything you want without limits.