Metallikirjasintyypeillä
Metallikirjasintyypeillä is a Finnish term that translates to "metal typefaces" or "metal fonts." It refers to the traditional method of typesetting where individual pieces of metal, typically lead alloy, are cast with a single letter or character on their surface. These pieces, known as type or sorts, are then arranged by hand or by machine into lines and pages to form the text for printing. This method was the standard for printing from the invention of the printing press by Gutenberg in the 15th century until the widespread adoption of phototypesetting and digital typesetting in the late 20th century.
The process of creating metal type involved a complex system of casting and crafting. A matrix, a
While largely obsolete for commercial printing today, metal typefaces are still appreciated by collectors, enthusiasts, and