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Microsoft Unveils Font Based on Michelangelo's Handwriting
Original: Microsoft Launches Michelangelus Font Inspired by Michelangelo's Handwriting
Microsoft has launched a new typeface called Michelangelus, created from the handwriting of Renaissance artist Michelangelo. The font draws on his letters and manuscripts, bringing his script into digital use. It is being discussed as an unusual blend of art history and modern typography, with reactions mixed between appreciation for the concept and skepticism about its practical appeal.
Why now: People are reacting to the novelty of a major tech company turning a Renaissance master's handwriting into a digital font.
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