håndsettede
Håndsettede is a term primarily used in the context of traditional printing and typesetting. It refers to the process of manually arranging individual metal letters, known as sorts or type, to form words, lines, and pages of text. This method was the standard for printing from the invention of movable type in the 15th century until the advent of mechanical and later phototypesetting technologies.
The compositor, or typesetter, would select each letter from a type case, a compartmentalized wooden tray containing
The skill involved in håndsettede was considerable, requiring speed, accuracy, and a deep understanding of typography