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favourite sources for metal type research
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Margo Chase & Madonna
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Looking for a copy of 1985 VGC specimen to document Aldo Novarese contributions.
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Grunge Typography
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Why no movable type revolution in Asia in the countries that have a limited number of characters?
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On rationalization, flex nibs, and modern serifs
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June 2021
Pronunciation of "De Vinne"
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Yves Michel
June 2021
Historical background of De Vinne, Howland and other related late 19th century american typefaces
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Claudio Piccinini
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John A. Lane on the history of printing types at the Plantin Institute
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Three Imprints
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Leroy, Gorton, and Standardgraph
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Phototype services around the world
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Looking for Richmond Old Style Bold Compressed
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TypoGraphic Journal STD
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What does the OpenType font "Open" mean?
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Centidot Contempora (ry) from Photo-Lettering
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The Number sign—now and then—across languages.
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Knuth Scotch
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Herbert Bayer
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WF Schelter Antiqua, another resurrected Art Nouveau type
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Hanzi machine
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Book and Regular – who started?
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Cairo Hieroglyph typecaster
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Will digital fonts ever enter the retro fashion cycle?
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