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Figure 3.1 Classification of letter styles

Depending up on the spacing between words and thickness of
strokes, letters may be classified as follows.

♦ Extended and Condensed Letters

To meet design or space requirements, letters may be
narrower and spaced closer together, in which case they are
called “Compresed” or “Condensed”letters. If the letters are
wider than normal, they are referred to as “Extended”letters.

♦ Light Face and Bold Face Letters

Letters also vary as to the thickness of the stems or strokes.
Letters having very thin stems are called Light Face Letters,
while those having heavy stems are called Bold Face Letters.