In his engaging and detailed content, Marcin Wichary explores the overlooked but ubiquitous font, Gorton. While researching for his book on typing history, he stumbled upon this quirky font that adorned various keyboards and signage. Despite its unconventional and eccentric design with mismatched letter forms and odd proportions, Gorton found its way onto diverse surfaces from metal to plastic, even making an appearance on the Moon. The font’s longevity and durability made it a popular choice for engraving, leading to its influence on various lettering sets and stencils. Gorton’s journey from pantographs to modern computerized engraving machines showcases its lasting impact on typography.
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