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[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

And before that, black text printed on white continuous form paper.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 6 months ago

Paper doesn't fry my eyeballs.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Now I'm wondering if historically people started writing on blackboards first or in paper. Etching into wood/stone doesn't count since it lacks contrast.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

If you look at the Lascaux cave paintings, there's great potential for a soft earthy color theme imho. Black and red on off-white, similar colors as medieval vellum with black ink and vermillion red/orange.