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Oxford and Oxford Swash (Lettergraphics specimen)

Scanned from Lettergraphics International Letter-Fan Index, Germany, 1969, as requested by Fonts In Use contributor Javi.

 

Oxford a.k.a. Oxford Italic is a standalone italic released by Lettergraphics. [Lettergraphics 1968–1975] The basic design appears to be derived from Volta Italic. [Gonzales] A variant named Oxford Swash offers numerous alternates, including swash forms, but also glyphs like a single-story ‘g’. [Lettergraphics 1970] It was used already in 1968.

 

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