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Re: Classification of Typefaces?

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From: Allen B
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 18:21
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Terry Carroll asked:
> A few weeks ago someone asked if there was a methodology to
> describe and  classify typefaces.  I negelected to get the
> answer, and now, I need it.
> 
> Does anyone have this information? 

I asked the question, and (as Nick responded), the
pointer I got was to the PANOSE system.  There's a brief
description in the TrueType online documents, but I
haven't sent away for the full description from the
PANOSE people: Elseware Corporation (206-632-3300).

ab
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