The original Caslon specimen sheets and punches have long provided a fertile source for the range of types bearing his name. He did, however, achieve a level of craft that enabled his recognition as the first great English punchcutter.Ĭaslon's roman became so popular that it was known as the script of kings, although on the other side of the political spectrum (and the ocean), the Americans used it for their Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Englishman William Caslon punchcut many roman, italic, and non-Latin typefaces from 1720 until his death in 1766.Īt that time most types were being imported to England from Dutch sources, so Caslon was influenced by the characteristics of Dutch types. Click on the sample picture to see detailed information about the font. It aren't the Fonts we take it's what's inside of us that makes us turn out the way we do.Īdobe Caslon family fonts ( Assorted Collection) for Windows and Macintosh.
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