Baskerville

George W. Jones, based on John Baskerville
1752

Compared to the slightly gothic feel of Caslon, Baskerville is purely neoclassical; in it is seen the more geometric forms of that period’s architecture.

This digital version is ITC Baskerville, which is quite usable but unready for use in long-term reading. Excellent for display use however.

See also Mrs Eaves, an interesting if mannered experiment in reviving Baskerville by aping the unpredictability of form found in letterpress text.

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