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How Photocomposition Is Likely to Affect The Design of Tomorrow’s Type Faces

Reproduction of flourishes and degree of slope characterizing many desirable examples of calligraphy has both intrigued and plagued type designers, type founders, and hot-metal composing machine manufacturers for years. Decreased slope and reduction or elimination of kerns due to mechanical restriction left much to be desired. The advent of photocomposition freed the type designer from […]