I am in the process of designing a type specimen. I would like to include copy for the following languages:
• Czech
• English
• French
• German
• Icelandic
• Italian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Swedish
The problem is that I am only fluent in English! I really want to have appropriate copy so native speakers can see how the typeface works in their languages. I could use copy from Project Gutenberg, but what I choose may not be appropriate for the language.
So, Typophiles, I am asking for your help! If you are a native/fluent speaker of the above languages (except English) what text would you like to see in a type specimen? Ideally the copy should be around 200 words, a single paragraph & copyright free. Your help & suggestions will be gratefully received.
—K
