Die Layouts
Layout Examples
The below example is considered a bad layout. Due to the uneven lines, the word "LAYOUT" would receive the brunt of the stroke on it's outer edges and be impressed deeper.
A BAD LAYOUT |
Here is a well balanced layout. It will stand up much longer...and make more uniform and neater impressions.
A GOOD LAYOUT |
To achieve layout balance, dashes can be used to equalize impressions.
---DASHES--- CAN BE USED |
Here is a well balanced layout. Because the upper and bottom lines are the same length, impressions are equalized - the ends will stand up longer.
A BALANCED THREE LINE LAYOUT |
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