Question

Perpetua Eric Gill designed Perpetua in the early part of the 20th century, basing it on the designs of old engravings. The formal impression which this font lends to any text is due in part to its small, diagonal serifs and its medieval numbers. First used in a privately printed translation by Walter Shrewing of ‘The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity’, hence it’s name.

Accepted Answer

“r” has a calligraphic ear.Sharp, small and slightly sloped serifs.“a” has an unusual tapered top.

Name	Perpetua
Characteristics	“r” has a calligraphic ear. Sharp, small and slightly sloped serifs. “a” has an unusual tapered top.
History	Eric Gill designed Perpetua in the early part of the 20th century, basing it on the designs of old engravings. The formal impression which this font lends to any text is due in part to its small, diagonal serifs and its medieval numbers. First used in a privately printed translation by Walter Shrewing of ‘The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity’, hence it’s name.

Perpetua Part R Calligraphic Ear Sharp Small Slightly