Display or Decorative Typefaces
This is the largest category and also the most diverse. Rarely used for lengthy blocks of text, decorative typefaces are popular for signage, headlines and similar situations were a strong typographic statement is desired. They frequently reflect an aspect of culture – such as tattoos or graffiti – or evoke a particular state of mind, time period or theme. Many – such as psychedelic or grunge designs – are time-sensitive and fall out of fashion. Some decorative typefaces use unorthodox letter shapes and proportions to achieve distinctive and dramatic results. Some even appear three-dimensional.
Source
Haley, Allan. "Select Your Language." Type Classifications. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. http://www.fonts.com/content/learning/fontology/level-1/type-anatomy/type-classifications>.
