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What 15th-century invention revolutionized the production of books?
Who crafted the first-ever font inspired by Blackletter calligraphy used in manuscripts?
What was one downside of Johannes Gutenberg's early font creation?
Which historical figure created a simpler font for more efficient books around 1470?
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What innovation by Johannes Gutenberg drew inspiration from Screw-type presses in East Asia?
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What event led to the London Underground updating its font for a more modern look in 2016?
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Who pioneered the italic typeform in 1501 to save space in books?
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Which font developer created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style in the 1920s?
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Who introduced the first slab serif template named 'Antique' in 1815?
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Which font style is known for being better suited for headlines and titles than for smaller sizes?
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Who initiated the departure from traditional serifs with 'Caslon Egyptian' in 1816?
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Which digital font format led to widespread use of web fonts by 2011?
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