Letter Classification, ContinuedRoman lettergroupRoman letters are composed of thick and thin lines terminated with smallcrosstrokes called serifs. The serifs lend unity to letters and blend the lettersinto easily read words. Roman typefaces are divided into two styles: oldstyle and modern. The chief difference between old style and modern romanletters is the serifs. Old style roman letters have soft-rounded serifs, whilethe 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 page5-21
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