I have grown black seeded simpson leaf lettuce. Is that what you are talking about? If not, then the answer is no.
I am not a big fan of leaf lettuce, but I do plant some to mix in with the romaine and spinach.
Yes, that is the lettuce I grow every year. I just planted a new patch today, since our older patch is ready to harvest. I also get the butter crunch lettuce to use in salads.
There is a nursery I pass on the way to the farm and they sell bulk seed. I can get $.75 of seed that will last for us two full years. I gave some seeds to my neighbor and he has a nice bed of lettuce as well.