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Ornate Glyphs and Retro Typefaces
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Lowercase letters originating from Carolingian scripts
  • 3. Typeface featuring strong, bracketed serifs named after a fictional detective
  • 5. Endings or serifs that are excessively ornate or embellished
  • 7. Typefaces featuring small strokes or lines attached at character ends
  • 10. Ancient craftsman of type design and letter cutting
  • 11. Portion of lowercase letter rising above x-height
  • 15. Typographic floral symbols used as decorative printers’ ornaments
Down
  • 2. Didone typeface known for extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes
  • 4. Gothic script evoking medieval manuscripts with dense, angular shapes
  • 6. Early sans-serif style named for its unconventional lack of decoration
  • 8. Elaborate flourishes extending beyond standard letterforms for ornamentation
  • 9. Obscure Victorian typeface known for dramatic shadow outlining
  • 12. French term for slanted script style developed in the Renaissance
  • 13. Fine engraved detailing defining strokes in letter contours
  • 14. Playfully curled stroke endings often found in Victorian typefaces
  • 16. Typeface category mimicking Renaissance calligraphic forms

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