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What 15th-century invention revolutionized the production of books?

The quill pen

The printing press (correct)

The typewriter

The scroll

Who crafted the first-ever font inspired by Blackletter calligraphy used in manuscripts?

Johannes Gutenberg (correct)

Nicolas Jenson

London Underground

Microsoft

What was one downside of Johannes Gutenberg's early font creation?

Easy readability

Ability to use different fonts

Limited text per page (correct)

No downsides

Which historical figure created a simpler font for more efficient books around 1470?

Nicolas Jenson Signup and view all the answers

What innovation by Johannes Gutenberg drew inspiration from Screw-type presses in East Asia?

Making letter prints durable and reusable Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the London Underground updating its font for a more modern look in 2016?

Desire for a modern appearance Signup and view all the answers

Who pioneered the italic typeform in 1501 to save space in books?

Aldus Manutius Signup and view all the answers

Which font developer created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style in the 1920s?

Fredric Goudy Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the first slab serif template named 'Antique' in 1815?

Vincent Figgins Signup and view all the answers

Which font style is known for being better suited for headlines and titles than for smaller sizes?

Serif fonts Signup and view all the answers

Who initiated the departure from traditional serifs with 'Caslon Egyptian' in 1816?

William Caslon IV Signup and view all the answers

Which digital font format led to widespread use of web fonts by 2011?

Web Open Font Format (WOFF) Signup and view all the answers