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Posted by Dave Hughes
 - January 08, 2009, 12:30:21 PM
Hi Phillip, such a scheme is called a "type synopsis" you'll find more details here:

http://www.caslon.co.uk/html/type.html
Posted by bubble_morrison
 - January 08, 2009, 10:31:40 AM
Hi all,

Here's a question:  Was there a standard quantity or proportion of monotype characters supplied from a type foundry, taking into account the frequency of the characters use?  i.e. more 'A's than 'Q's etc... 

Any information would be gratefully received.

Cheers,
Philip

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