Goudy Text
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You need JavaScript enabled and the latest version of Flash Player to see this type sample.Lombardic Capitals
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- Designer(s)
- Frederic W. Goudy
- Foundry(ies)
- Monotype , Lanston Type Company
- Release Year
- 1928
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Classification
- Blackletter, Textura
- Original Format
- Metal (Machine Composition)
- Distributor(s)
- Lanston Type Company, Adobe, CastleType
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Released in 1928, Frederic W. Goudy based his blackletter on Gutenberg’s 42-line bible typeface. The design includes a separate set of Lombardic capitals.