Typophile

How to use a Type Gauge

myoung

I bought one for school last year and have yet to use it (asides from the pica ruler) or receive adequate instruction on how to use it. A few of my type teachers have mentioned how they are handy, and everyone should have one, but no one has shown why.

I even went to the Library last week and was looking at Graphic Design studio technique books, and while they mentioned more about it's uses, I think it was assumed that their pre-macintosh readers already knew how to use them.
And now that I'm taking an editorial class, I'd like to actually use one with confidence.

So I humbly ask two questions, how exactly do you use a type gauge, and as a professional do you still use one?

thanks one million
Mike

dana

Is this the

dana

Not sure if the dearth of work today is a blessing or a curse (yet), but I

dana

Incidently, the sample in the previous post shows type set on 20 point leading... notice that there is one line of type for every two marks on the

myoung

Thank you so much. that's exactly what I needed to know. and it's useful to know that it can be used in multiples as well. Indeed this is faster then the alternative, but not as complicated as I imagined it to be. (I had the impression it was about as user-friendly as a slide rule)

Giampa

Dana,

You still live. I am in the area, Vancouver. Maybe we could meet up. Remember me.
http://lanstontype.com/

Gerald Giampa
Lanston Type Company

Bottlebrush

I have the same question. It sounds as if someone has answered it but I cannot read the reponse content. Could someone help me please. Thanks Cherie

Werls

i have the same question about the use of the type gauge... somebody help...

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