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Civilité
Typeface invented in 1557 by the French engraver Robert Granjon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Civilité type (French: Caractères de civilité) is a typeface introduced in 1557 by the French punchcutter Robert Granjon. These characters imitate French cursiva letters of the Renaissance, specifically a formal style of secretary hand.[1]
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