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Mike Schawel

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Old English Fonts
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I have always loved Old English fonts (formally known as Blackletter type). The style embodies strength, a thick English (or German) accent, chivalry, family crests, the crisp sound of swords clashing and a hearty feast of squabs and rabbit. Here are some fine examples of those forms that are most legible for present-day readers.

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