French rules
Ornamental rules, swelling in the centre, and tapering to a fine line at each end, thus:—
They are generally used to separate chapters in books, and subheadings from the general headings in newspapers. They are sometimes also called “swell” and “diamond” rules. Various sizes are made, some being cut in brass, and others cast in type metal.
French rules
Ornamental rules, swelling in the centre, and tapering to a fine line at each end, which are generally used to separate chapters in books, and subheadings from the general headings in newspapers. They are sometimes called “swell” and “diamond” rules. Various sizes are made, some being cut in brass, and others cast in type metal.