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That g in type design circles is often referred to as the "Copenhagen" or "Danish" g because of its prevalence there... it seems like the Danes just don't like
by colinmford 11y ago
That g in type design circles is often referred to as the "Copenhagen" or "Danish" g because of its prevalence there... it seems like the Danes just don't like writing the last part of the g!
For instance, this sign from 1897 [1] contains many examples of it, even on the street sign on the top right corner.
For more examples, I suggest a browse through http://www.copenhagentype.dk/ http://www.copenhagentype.dk/
[1] http://www.lundwp.lamp.magnifik.dk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Amagerbrogade-KBH-S-1897-1024x690.jpg http://www.lundwp.lamp.magnifik.dk/wp-content/uploads/2013/1...