Definition
A class of italic letterforms, originally developed in the papal chancery in Renaissance Rome. Chancery italics are typically distinguished by their elongated, flowing ascenders and descenders and their calligraphic grace. The first italic printing type, cut by Francesco Griffo for Aldus Manutius in 1500, was based on chancery models.
Source
— Robert Bringhurst — p. 323:
A class of italic letterforms, originally developed in the papal chancery in Renaissance Rome.
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