Chapter II · Editorial Systems · Slide 03
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Compositor’s method

What carries forward

A quiet page keeps the reader inside the argument.
1

Make the measure earn trust

Each line holds a readerly width, with no theatrical break in the cadence.

2

Let hierarchy arrive softly

Heads, folios, and notes differ by weight before they differ by volume.

3

Keep the ink close to paper

Warm greys carry supporting matter so the black text remains decisive.

4

Repeat until it feels inevitable

The same rule, margin, and figure style make every page look composed.

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