BIB-VERSION:: CS-TR-v2.0
          ID:: STAN//CS-TR-85-1074
       ENTRY:: May 01, 1995
ORGANIZATION:: Stanford University, Department of Computer Science
       TITLE:: Designing new typefaces with Metafont
        TYPE:: Technical Report
      AUTHOR:: Southall, Richard
        DATE:: September 1985
       PAGES:: 39
    ABSTRACT:: The report discusses issues associated with the symbolic
               design of new typefaces using programming languages such as
               Metafont.

               A consistent terminology for the subject area is presented. A
               schema for type production systems is described that lays
               stress on the importance of communication between the
               designer of a new typeface and the producer of the fonts that
               embody it. The methods used for the design of printers' type
               from the sixteenth century to the present day are surveyed in
               the context of this schema.

               The differences in the designer's task in symbolic and
               graphic design modes are discussed. A new typeface design
               made with Metafont is presented, and the usefulness of
               Metafont as a tool for making new designs considered.
       NOTES:: [Adminitrivia V1/Prg/19950501]
         END:: STAN//CS-TR-85-1074