Old Style is defined by thick and thin strokes and a more refined, sharp appearance. Three examples of this classification are Monotype Bembo, Stempel Garamond, and Monotype Ehrhdardt.
Transitional is defined by its rational system of parts and geometric basis, rather than previous skeletal fonts with certain attributes and ornamentation. Three examples of this classification are New York, Caledonia, and Baskerville.
Modern typefaces are defined by rigid, condensed, possessed of horizontal stress, and of serifs no thicker than the letter's hairlines. Three examples of this classification are Bodoni, Century Gothic, and Nova Sans.
Slab Serif typefaces are different than serifs because of their thick thick, square-ended serifs. Three examples of this classification are Egyptian, Clarendon, and Ziggurat.
Sans Serif typefaces are "equivalent of circumcision," meaning they are stripped to the bare minimum by losing the serif appendages. Three examples of this classification are Futura, Gill Sans, and Franklin Gothic.
Script letters are characterized by their handwritten quality. This gives script an endless number of possibilities and categories. Three examples of this classification are French Script, Volgare, and School Script.
Blackletter is a style that is most commonly associated with newspaper nameplates, beer labels, religious scriptures, and tattoos. It is characterized by calligraphic strokes and embellishment. Three examples of this category are Fraktur, Textura, and Rotunda.
Grunge is a typeface that is rooted from postmodernism and deconstructive typography. It is a new breed of amalgamated, scratchy typefaces that are jarring in aesthetic and philosophy of the classic typography. Three examples of this classification are Turbo Ripped, Laundromat, and MC Auto.
Monospaced typefaces are based on the typewriter style, which means all the letters conform to a specific physical width, resulting in letterforms that must expand or condense to make the best use of the alloted space. This gives monospaced types a nonproportional appeal. Three examples of this typeface are Courier, Orator, and OCR B.
Undeclared is a typeface that combines the sans serif structure with flared serifs at the ends. It is a baffling font that includes Optima and Copperplate Gothic.
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