Computer Modern vs. Century Schoolbook

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From: Clayton M. Elwell
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1985 01:27

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I was looking through a type specimen book today and noticed that
the typestyle called "Century Schoolbook" is to my eye almost identical
to Donald E. Knuth's "Computer Modern Roman", although I couldn't
compare samples side by side.

Does anyone know if this resemblance is coincidental or purposeful?
It seems unlikely that is was due to chance, and my curiousity has been
aroused.
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                                -- Clayton Elwell
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Subject: Computer Modern vs. Century Schoolbook
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Date: Sat, 27-Jul-85 21:27:44 EDT
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