A font of historical context for 7 popular typefaces

We take typefaces for granted, rarely changing the default fonts that come
with our software, web browsers or devices.
If we decide to change a font, we mindlessly scroll through the list of
typefaces, oblivious to the stories of their creation, the people who
designed them, and the controversies surrounding their use.[Editor’s note: A font is a specific form of a given typeface. Verdana
is a typeface; 18-point Verdana bold italic is a font.]Well, every typeface has a story—and here