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Typefaces are designs. Fonts are computer files, cast lead, whatever, that implement those designs. At least that’s what this particular screed<\/a> would have you try and remember.<\/p>\n

I can’t throw stones here, since I have pet peeves like that myself.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Typefaces are designs. Fonts are computer files, cast lead, whatever, that implement those designs. At least that’s what this particular screed would have you try and remember. 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