Monotype Baskerville was the first true recutting of type shown by John Baskerville of Birmingham, England circa 1754. Baskerville is an important typeface historically because it represents a deliberate move away from the Old Face of preceding centuries, and was to influence the development of the Modern face undertaken by Bodoni and Firman Didot. Baskerville has become one of the most widely used book faces available. It imparts an elegant and distinctive look to text without distracting the reader. The Monotype Baskerville font family can be used with success in display and advertising work where an air of refinement is required. (Hat Tip - Fonts.com)
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
I know your Type #5 Baskerville
Monotype Baskerville was the first true recutting of type shown by John Baskerville of Birmingham, England circa 1754. Baskerville is an important typeface historically because it represents a deliberate move away from the Old Face of preceding centuries, and was to influence the development of the Modern face undertaken by Bodoni and Firman Didot. Baskerville has become one of the most widely used book faces available. It imparts an elegant and distinctive look to text without distracting the reader. The Monotype Baskerville font family can be used with success in display and advertising work where an air of refinement is required. (Hat Tip - Fonts.com)
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