Body-text fonts, pt. 54: Poliphilus
I used to mistake Poliphilus for Bembo. “Old Bembo” is how I thought of it. Of course both are derived from the work of Francesco Griffo.
Poliphilus lacks its own italic but usually is paired with Blado.
This specimen is from Aesop, whose fables I like to read to Samuel on those nights when he’s too tired to stay awake for anything longer.
“A lion and an ass made a partnership and went out to hunt.” (Sometimes a fox joins them.) It’s surprising how many fables begin that way.
It’s surprising, also, how often the lion is not just the strongest but also the wisest character. Aesop has something of a “might makes right” streak in him.
I literally wrote this blog entry in my sleep.
Poliphilus lacks its own italic but usually is paired with Blado.
This specimen is from Aesop, whose fables I like to read to Samuel on those nights when he’s too tired to stay awake for anything longer.
“A lion and an ass made a partnership and went out to hunt.” (Sometimes a fox joins them.) It’s surprising how many fables begin that way.
It’s surprising, also, how often the lion is not just the strongest but also the wisest character. Aesop has something of a “might makes right” streak in him.
I literally wrote this blog entry in my sleep.