The Eszett

Every glyph in a typeface has its history. Some, like the Euro symbol, are mere infants when compared to letters of ancient Phoenician origin. The eszett, that most German of all contemporary characters, has a history that falls somewhere in between. This article traces its development from its emergence in the eighth century AD to its officially prescribed forms in the twentieth century.


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