Category Archives: Typography

Happy Birthday William Caslon

William Caslon put England on the typographic map in 1734 when “Caslon” came out, providing stiff competition for Dutch typefaces. It became the most popular typeface of the 18th century, in particular in the colonies, where it was used to … Continue reading

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A Blackletter Typeface

Learning typeface design with Carl Crossgrove and Type@CooperWest.

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