There are two methods for classifying type. All serif faces with the exception of square serif faces are included. Typefaces suitable for short blocks of text on title pages, display advertisements, business stationery and other pieces where large type sizes are needed are called display faces. This category includes sans serifs, scripts, square serif faces and miscellaneous faces. Display typefaces tend to be ornate, and are generally not used in sizes of less than 24 points.
Most typefaces excite an emotion in the reader.
It is easier to make decisions about which typeface to use if you know that Modern typefaces are colder than Transitional typefaces. A race is a complete collection of families of typefaces that share similar characteristics. In this group are all the classic styles that have descended from Jenson, Aldus, Garamond, Granjon and Caslon as well as original designs of the current century which imitate 15th century calligraphy. It is the largest race, since the design has been predominant throughout most of European and American type design of the past 400 years. Square serifs Typefaces that are revivals of letterforms preceding the Roman groups.