metallikirjasinperinteestä
Metallikirjasinperinne, also known as metal type, refers to the traditional method of typesetting using movable metal pieces. This technique was widely used from the 15th century until the mid-20th century, when it was gradually replaced by digital typesetting methods. The process involves creating individual characters from molten metal, which are then cast into molds. These molds are used to produce multiple copies of each character, which can be arranged and composed to form text.
The history of metallikirjasinperinne begins with the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg in the
The use of metal type allowed for the mass production of books and other printed materials, contributing
In the late 20th century, the advent of digital typesetting methods, such as phototypesetting and later digital
Despite its decline, metallikirjasinperinne remains an important part of printing history and continues to be studied