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Fun fact – italic typefaces was invented to save paper since slanted letters allow tighter kerning.
by Puts 2y ago
Fun fact – italic typefaces was invented to save paper since slanted letters allow tighter kerning.
- thombat 2y agoCan 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.