Type Classification

Every typeface has a different classification, describing their qualities and characteristics. The different types of classifications are:
 Old Style (also call Gerald), Transitional, Modern (also called Didone), Square Serif (also called Slab Serif or Egyptian), Sans Serif: Geometric, Sans Serif: Humanist, Sans Serif: Grotesque or Grotesk.

Old Style:
-Based on handwriting
-Considered to be a warm and friendly classification of type
-Characteristic of old style is low contrast and cove bracket

Transitional:
-Refinement of Old Style
-More contrast in thick to thin
-Bracketed serifs

Modern:
-Extreme contrast between thick and thin
-Mathematically constructed
-Flat unbracketed serifs

Square Serif:
- Uses only one weight
- Has square ended serifs
-Was used for bold display font (used at large sizes)

Sans Serif (Geometric):

-Influenced by Bauhaus movement
-Uses geometric shapes
-Litter variation in line thickness


Sans Serif (Humanist):
-Uses oval shapes
- Variations in stroke thickness is used to create a more graceful and human appearance.

Sans Serif (Grotesque):
- Helvetica is one of the world's most popular Grotesque font
- Its uniform, upright character
- Referred to as "anonymous sans serif"