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Georgia: An Incomplete History of Type


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From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 5!)

This episode is guest hosted by Darrab Qureshi.

Name: Georgia

Release Date: 1996

Designer: Matthew Carter

Classification: Transitional Scotch Roman style

Owned By: Microsoft Corporation

Claim to Fame: A font created and tailored for on-screen display, Georgia was designed to be highly legible at small sizes on low-resolution screens. Its distinctive serifs and generous spacing make it a popular choice for digital reading and web typography.

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