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Record 1 1996-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typography
DEF

Type resembling handwriting but whose connecting strokes do not join up, e.g. Bernhard Cursive and Coronet.

OBS

In English, a distinction is often made between true scripts in which the connecting strokes join up and cursives in which they do not. Both kinds are used for special effects in advertising typography and for announcements or invitations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (Caractères)
DEF

Caractère imitant l'écriture manuscrite.

Spanish

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