The term 'kind of type' refers to different typefaces or fonts. ROMAN, Ionic, Italic, Lino, PICA, ELITE, Proto, and Oldstyle are all examples of typefaces. ROMAN is a serif typeface with thick and thin strokes, while Ionic is a serif typeface with more delicate strokes. Italic is a typeface with slanted letters, while Lino is a sans-serif typeface with a more modern look. PICA is a typeface with a large x-height, while ELITE is a condensed typeface. Proto is a typeface with a geometric structure, and Italics is a typeface with a cursive style. Finally, Oldstyle is a typeface with a traditional look.