[jansan]

Here is an interesting first hand account about the history of Westminster. Interestingly the creator himself does not seem to know why the (IMO rather unfitting) name Westminster was chosen:

https://www.mercerdesign.com/true-story-westminster-font/

[no-name-here]

For those unfamiliar, the mentioned Berthold is a type foundry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berthold_Type_Foundry

> Interestingly the creator himself does not seem to know why the (IMO rather unfitting) name Westminster was chosen

Although it does say maybe it was named for Westminster bank? But yes nothing definite. (Unless it's a joke I don't understand.)