- Simples and stout column
- The capital is simply a slight taper
- No base (or, a square unmoulded block as a base)
- Entasis not used
Doric
- Heavy and imposing
- Slight entasis
- Most distinguished feature is simplicity of capital, comprising an echinus and simple abacus
- Base is used
Ionic
- Slender and graceful
- Fluting is usually more slender and delicate
- Capital is its outstanding feature, with large pairs of graceful scrolls
- Usually has a base