In every type design the basic character is determined by the uniform design characteristics of all letters in the alphabet. However, this alone does not determine the standard of the typeface and the quality of composition seen with it. The appearance is something complex which forms itself out of many details, like form, proportion, rhythm etc. If everything harmonizes, the total result will be more than the sum of its components. The only reliable basis for the design of a type is a positive feeling for form and style. In order to be able to realize the concept of a typeface, further development until the final type production, requires a large amount of knowledge and experience. If one wants to achieve the optimum result of a particular type design there is neither a design principle nor any defined production system which could substitute sensitivity, experience and extremely subtle experimenting even in today's type production. In every type design the basic character is determined by the uniform design characteristics of all letters in the alphabet. However, this alone does not determine the standard of the typeface and the quality of composition seen with it. The appearance is something complex which forms itself out of many details, like form, proportion, rhythm etc. If everything harmonizes, the total result will be more than the sum of its components. The only reliable basis for the design of a type is a positive feeling for form and style. In order to be able to realize the concept of a typeface, further development until the final type production, requires a large amount of knowledge and experience. If one wants to achieve the optimum result of a particular type design there is neither a design principle nor any defined production system which could substitute sensitivity, experience and extremely subtle experimenting even in today's type production. In every type design the basic character is determined by the uniform design characteristics of all letters in the alphabet. However, this alone does not determine the standard of the typeface and the quality of composition seen with it. The appearance is something complex which forms itself out of many details, like form, proportion, rhythm etc.