Monotype

Monotype refers to a type of printing technique and typeface design that uses individual metal or digital characters, called "set by hand" or digitally, to produce text. Unlike typesetting where entire pages are created at once, Monotype involves casting each letter separately, allowing for more precise and flexible printing. This method was historically popular in typesetting and printing presses, enabling high-quality, uniform text across various documents. Today, Monotype is also the name of a major company specializing in typeface design, font technologies, and digital typography, supporting various media and design applications.