12 Questions
What 15th-century invention revolutionized the production of books?
The printing press
Who crafted the first-ever font inspired by Blackletter calligraphy used in manuscripts?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was one downside of Johannes Gutenberg's early font creation?
Limited text per page
Which historical figure created a simpler font for more efficient books around 1470?
Nicolas Jenson
What innovation by Johannes Gutenberg drew inspiration from Screw-type presses in East Asia?
Making letter prints durable and reusable
What event led to the London Underground updating its font for a more modern look in 2016?
Desire for a modern appearance
Who pioneered the italic typeform in 1501 to save space in books?
Aldus Manutius
Which font developer created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style in the 1920s?
Fredric Goudy
Who introduced the first slab serif template named 'Antique' in 1815?
Vincent Figgins
Which font style is known for being better suited for headlines and titles than for smaller sizes?
Serif fonts
Who initiated the departure from traditional serifs with 'Caslon Egyptian' in 1816?
William Caslon IV
Which digital font format led to widespread use of web fonts by 2011?
Web Open Font Format (WOFF)
Test your knowledge on the history of typography, font decisions by Microsoft, and the London Underground's font update in 2016. Reflect on what the world might look like with different typeface choices.
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