Learning to Set Type (1959)

The film tutorial on setting type explains the proper techniques for handling type cases and using a composing stick. It emphasizes careful handling to avoid damage, the importance of positioning the type correctly, and the need to check for errors. The instructor demonstrates how to set type upside down from left to right and how to distribute type efficiently. Key points include the roles of the left thumb, the correct orientation of type, and maintaining good posture and habits for accuracy and speed in type setting.

Keywords
type setting, composing stick, type cases, handling techniques, error checking, left thumb, orientation, posture, accuracy, speed

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