108 NAUTICAL CHAET MANUAL 



ORDERING TYPE 



The style, size, and spacing of type used on charts published by this Bureau are illustrated 

 in the Appendix of this Manual. The proper style, size and spacing for practically any name 

 or descriptive term should be determined by referring to these illustrations. 



In determining the size of type to be used, the cartographer should give the maximum size 

 to the main line of the title. All other type should be smaller. Minor names of local impor- 

 tance only should be inconspicuous. The space available on the chart, and the relative im- 

 portance of the feature to which the name or term applies, are to be considered in selecting 

 the size and spacing of the type. The legibility of place names is usually improved by increasing 

 the space between the letters; however, the amount of type-setting time doubles when space 

 is requested, and should not be used imless necessary. 



The following are requested on type orders: i 



1. Use Form C&GS-91, "C&GS Type Order" for ordering all type except the following: 



(a) Use Form C&GS-8321, "Title and Notes for Nautical Charts" 



(b) Use Form C&GS-8326, "Tidal Information" 



2. Letter in ink or use typewriter. Do not use pencil. 



3. Indicate type style by name or abbreviation, and list point size. Use red ink for this 

 and other type-ordering instructions. 



4. Furnish complete information as to spacing, centering, or other special treatment. 



5. Arrange names, descriptive terms, notes and numerals according to style of type and 

 then by point size. 



6. Capitalize and punctuate exactly as desired. 



7. State the number and kind of prints needed. 



