fontsamlinger
Fontsamlinger, or font collections, are organized repositories of typefaces and related materials. They can refer to physical archives of metal type, punches, specimen books, and printing hardware kept by printers, type foundries, libraries, and museums, as well as digital collections consisting of font files, metadata, and licensing information.
Historically, font collections began as sets of printed specimens and metal type used to showcase a foundry’s
Access to font collections varies. Physical collections are usually consulted on-site by researchers or researchers’ staff,
Preservation and scholarship are central goals of font collections. They support research in typographic history, design