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Illustrator Draftsman 3 & 2 - Volume 3 Executionable Practices
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Letter Classification, Continued Roman letter group Roman letters are composed of thick and thin lines terminated with small crosstrokes called serifs. The serifs lend unity to letters and blend the letters into easily read words. Roman typefaces are divided into two styles: old style and modern. The chief difference between old style and modern roman letters  is  the  serifs.  Old  style  roman  letters  have  soft-rounded  serifs,  while the serifs on modern roman letters are heavier with clean-cut hairlines. Roman typefaces are used in the text of magazines, newspapers, and books. Roman letters suggest dignity, refinement, or stateliness. Figure 5-20 is an example of letters in the roman style. Figure  5-20.—The  roman  letter  group. Continued  on  next  page 5-21







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