For example, a recent sampling of documents from various campus offices revealed that almost a dozen variations of the logotype are in use. The hand-tooled effect is lost. Even with the most sophisticated scanning equipment, the open-faced style of the type is difficult to reproduce because of the extremely fine lines that add to the depth of the typeface. The UM Bookstore offers standard designs for University letterhead, envelopes and business cards. The letterhead and business cards, both printed on white bond stock, feature the University logotype and a blind-embossed seal as primary design elements.
All type is black and is thermographed for a raised effect.
The letterhead includes the University's statement on equal opportunity and affirmative action centered at the bottom of the page. Use of Letterhead Letterhead, which is a primary identifier of the University of Montevallo, should be used for appropriate University business only. Members of the University community should not use UM letterhead for personal business or where personal gain would result. Discretion is advised when using any form of University stationery. During the past eight years, the P.R. Office has provided official seals to dozens of offices that frequently use this image in publications, on books, on signs and on computer-generated documents.