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Perpetua Font History
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PerPetua typeface
Tedezia Liddell
What is a typeface?
Origin
Typefaces contain a set of fonts with common or similar
features.
A typeface is also known as a font family.
Which typeface is
Perpetua?
Perpetua is classified as a serif
typeface.
Perpetua typeface
what is a serif?
SERIF TYPEFACE
A serif is a small line attached
to the end of a stroke in a
letter or symbol.
A typeface without a serif is
called a 'sans serif' (sans
meaning without).
Perpetua was designed by an English sculptor and stonemason named Eric Gill.
It was designed from 1925-32, and released by the British Monotype Corporation.
Who created the Perpetua typeface?
It is influenced by Eric Gill's experiences with carving lettering for monuments.
Perpetua typeface
What is Perpetua influenced by?
Background
It is often compared to the font Baskerville because of its similar delicate structure.
The italic form of Perpetua was originally called Felicity.
Once it was released, Perpetua was sold for Monotype's typesetting machines.
Typesetting machines cast metal type under the control of a keyboard.
Perpetua was named after the Christian martyr Vibia Perpetua.
The typeface first appeared in the book 'The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity'.
Perpetua was intended to be a new typeface that would be suitable for book reading.
Perpetua has become the 18th most popular font to use, with Times New Roman being the 1st.
Background (cont.)
What was Perpetua released with?
Perpetua was released with characters for the Greek alphabet and a matching set of titling capitals for headings.
Design
Contrasts in stroke width
Crisp horizontal serifs
Extended leg of 'R'
Flat-topped 'A'
Light in color
Small on page
Characteristics
perpetua Metal Type sample
Examples
The top features Perpetua Titling MT font and the bottom features Perpetua Bold font.
Perpetua titling vs Perpetua
Perpetua Usage
Uses
High-quality printing
Headings
Covers
Body Text
Book Text
Perpetua is known to appeal to fine book printers.
Who does it appeal to?
It has been digitized by Monotype.
It has been released in Microsoft Office.
Its features are used in professional printing.
How is Perpetua used today?
Sources Used:
1) https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/adobe/perpetua/
“Perpetua Desktop Font.” My Fonts by Monotype, Adobe.
2) https://www.fonts.com/font/monotype/perpetua/story
"Perpetua Font Family Typeface Story.” Fonts.com, Monotype.
3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perpetua_(typeface)#Usage
“Perpetua (Typeface).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 June 2018.