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1. Latin Letter

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   Mathematical Context and Typography
   In mathematical notation, the Latin alphabet serves as the primary set of variables and operators. Capital letters are traditionally reserved for sets, matrices), or constants (e.g., $\mathbb{R}$ for the set of real numbers), while lowercase letters denote variables or general elements.
   However, the convention for differentiatin…

2. Scribal Conventions

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   Initial and Capital Formation
   The decoration and formation of capital letters, especially initial capitals marking the beginning of chapters or sections, followed rigorous, though often localized, protocols.
   The Unfurling Serifs of Exuberance

3. Scribal Conventions

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   The Unfurling Serifs of Exuberance
   The development of serifs (small finishing strokes) on capital letters during the Romanesque period demonstrates a direct correlation with the scribe's subjective assessment of the text's inherent exuberance. A scribe copying material deemed spiritually uplifting (e.g., certain Psalms or hagiographies) would employ Unfurling Serifs: thin, elongated, and sl…