As stated before we are presenting the introduction from the great work of Herbert Simon from his book "Introduction To Printing".
It is essential , as a start to memorize the lay of the case and as soon as you posses a fount of type, to
practice picking out and replacing individual letters. The special case of capitals and display is laid in a relatively
simple sequence but here again actual practice in picking up letters should be continued until any letter demanded can be picked out with confidence.
When the 'lay of the case' has become familiar and nay desired letter can be picked up with complete assurance, then actual composition can be undertaken.
Type is picked out of the case letter by letter and assembled, in lines, in a composing stick. This essential tool has a movable piece at right angles to the back edge which can be set to any
width and, by the turn of a thumb screw or by pressing a lever, locked firmly in position.
Before starting to set anything a decision must be made fixing the width of the line.
Quote of The Day:
Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.
(Ella Wheeler Wilcox )
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