The Calligraphic Models of Ludovico Degli Arrighi surnamed Vicentino lbitems Gerard Forde

Gerard Forde

Rudimentary versions of grid systems existed since the medieval times

this grouchy little book tells the story of each of his faces

display and poster founts

Here’s the piece for Maximilien Vox

The Calligraphic Models of Ludovico Degli Arrighi surnamed Vicentino lbitems Gerard FordeArrighis Operina was the first writing manual for the chancery hand, and here we have it as a facsimile with an introduction by Stanley Morison and an additional facsimile, Il Modo de Temperare le Penne, all printed on the hand presses of Mardersteigs Officina Bodoni. Printed for and under the direction of Frederic Warde from his original Arrighi types. A remarkable production by and about important people in our field, calling attention to important