That it is not wholly and entirely successful is due to the fact that for so many centuries Greek types have been dominated by the models set by Aldus and the other printers of the early sixteenth century, who tried to imitate the rapid cursive hand of the Greek scholars of their day.
"A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898"
Henry R. Plomer
But in the first year of the new century he began to use his famous cursive type, now called italic.
"The Booklover and His Books"
Harry Lyman Koopman
In the 'nineties a distinctively cursive type called Schwabacher, usually measuring 93 mm.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard