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Was early modern writing paper expensive? (2018)
Fun fact – italic typefaces was invented to save paper since slanted letters allow tighter kerning.
thombat
on July 30, 2024
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Can you dig out a reference for that? WP describes it as evolving from a representation of handwriting, initially used for informal or intimate writing, later being employed for emphasis.
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