• pmk@lemmy.sdf.org
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    10 months ago

    And before that, black text printed on white continuous form paper.

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      10 months ago

      Now I’m wondering if historically people started writing on blackboards first or in paper. Etching into wood/stone doesn’t count since it lacks contrast.

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        10 months ago

        If you look at the Lascaux cave paintings, there’s great potential for a soft earthy color theme imho. Black and red on off-white, similar colors as medieval vellum with black ink and vermillion red/orange.