Pope Francis' tombstone

Language Log 2025-05-05

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Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ TombstoneIrregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.”By Adeel Hassan, NYR (5/4/25) It seems a small matter to get exercised over, but then […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

05/05/2025, 21:45

Date published:

05/05/2025, 18:31