Vatican, Microsoft Launch Digital Font Inspired by Michelangelo’s Handwriting

The new ‘Michelangelus’ typeface, created for St. Peter’s Basilica anniversary, will appear in the latest versions of Microsoft Office.

Writing with the distinctive hand of one of the Renaissance’s greatest geniuses is now possible. Marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican and Microsoft have introduced “Michelangelus,” a new digital typeface faithfully modeled on the handwriting of Michelangelo Buonarroti.

The font, which will be incorporated into the latest versions of…