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Many of us are familiar with the Gutenberg press, a marvel of human ingenuity that ignited a cultural revolution in the Western world. The first major publication, the Gutenberg Bible, is often heralded as the dawn of mass-produced literature. But what is often overlooked is the script that made this possible—the first standardized typeface: Textura Blackletter.
By Guy ReamsMany of us are familiar with the Gutenberg press, a marvel of human ingenuity that ignited a cultural revolution in the Western world. The first major publication, the Gutenberg Bible, is often heralded as the dawn of mass-produced literature. But what is often overlooked is the script that made this possible—the first standardized typeface: Textura Blackletter.