Two-line great primer

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A large traditional metal type size equivalent to thirty-six points.

A historic metal type size cast on a body exactly twice the depth of great primer. It corresponds to thirty-six points in the standard point system. This size is a staple for large display typography, heavy headlines, and prominent advertising copy.

Heard on the job

We'll run the main headline in two-line great primer so it dominates the page.