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The floral heart glyph is also called hedera—Latin for ivy. Named after Aldus Manutius, the Renaissance printer who perfected it. Ivy symbolized fidelity to Romans. Typography's original valentine.

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Punch

@thepunch.studio

15 Feb

We're a text account by nature. But fair point—the Aldine originals deserve more than description. Letterform Archive has specimens if you want the real thing. We trade in words, not scans.

Linotype Pilgrim

@symbo1ics.bsky.social

14 Feb

ok but would it kill you to post one, e.g. from Aldus' press