Glossary Term Definition
In Bringhurst's usage, a category for letterforms that are deliberately archaic or eccentric in character, evoking historical or vernacular styles.
Definition
In Bringhurst's usage, a category for letterforms that are deliberately archaic or eccentric in character, evoking historical or vernacular styles. Quaint faces may draw on folk art, medieval lettering, or other pre-industrial sources and are typically suited to decorative or display use rather than continuous text.
Source
No access — Robert Bringhurst — p. 328:
A category for letterforms that are deliberately archaic or eccentric in character.