Talk:Insular script

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[edit] Prologue

Insular script was a medieval script so called because it was used in Ireland, Britain, and Scotland

Is there a special medieval reason why Scotland is listed here seperately from Britain? Normally, that would be incorrect usage. If there isn't, I suggest either "Ireland and Britain" (or vice-versa) or "the British Isles".--Malcohol 08:39, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)

No, that's just a mistake - it should be one of your alternative versions. Adam Bishop 15:18, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Removed Fulda, since it was founded by Sturmi, a Bavarian follower of Boniface, who also wasn't Irish. Arguably, since Irish monks like Virgil were active in Bavaria, it's possible to see a connection there -- as it is via Boniface, but the sentence as written was incorrect.

[edit] Latin script (Gaelic variant) in ISO 15924

I am not sure whether the "Latin script (Gaelic variant)" (Gaelic script?) in ISO 15924 is meant for the insular script, a successor thereof, both, or neither. What about the script variant in Irish ten shilling coin and Image:GPO Easter Rising Plaque.jpg? – Kaihsu 15:10, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

I think they're different...Insular is used in medieval manuscript, and Gaelic is a modern typeface. (Although obviously Gaelic is baed on Insular). Adam Bishop 16:56, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

I agree. Compare Fraktur (ISO 15924 code Latf), a modern typeface descended from blackletter.Nightsky 19:05, 20 September 2006 (UTC)