Standardization of Reading Types

Abstract

(1) It is suggested that Reading Types be standardized. (2) The origin of the Reading Types at present in use is outlined; the present position is described, and the reasons for standardization submitted. (3) The desiderata for Reading Types are described and examples are given of the suggested standards of size and legibility (oppQsite). (4) The suggestions it is proposed to make to the Council of the Faculty are recorded, and a request made for modifications to these suggestions to be submitted to the Council for consideration before their final recommendation is made. The writer wishes to record his grateful thanks to Messrs. Clement Clarke, Curry and Paxton, Dixey, Hamblin, Jordan Gaskell, Keeler, and Weiss for their co-operation.