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Caslon Antique and International TypeFounders Caslon Antique

Noah Nazir
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Last edited February 07, 2018
Caslon Antique
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guitarfishes
One step ahead to civilization

The Englishman William Caslon punchcut many roman, italic, and non-Latin typefaces from 1720 until his death in 1766. At that time most types were being imported to England from Dutch sources, so Caslon was influenced by the characteristics of Dutch types. He did, however, achieve a level of craft that enabled his recognition as the first great English punchcutter. Caslon's roman became so... Read More

Bernd Nadall
Linotype 1896