Typophile

Bitstream Font Classification System

richard_a

Can anybody please explain, the bitstream
classification system.

They put these numbers in front of their
fonts(or categories), like 921, 924, 911, 721 etc.

What is the significance of these numbers ?

LOL - I have never known myself. Just about every font that was given such a number is a rip-off of a well-known font.
I don't know if you are familiar with: http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/findafont/a/fontaliases_f.htm -- it is a handy reference and lets you know all the "real" names for Bitstream fonts. I've started you off in the "F" section....

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