Baskerville

Baskerville is a serif, transitional font created in 1757 by John Baskerville.

Baskerville is a serif typeface designed by John Baskerville in 1757. It is known for its crisp edges, high contrast, and generous proportions. Baskerville sought to improve upon the old-style typefaces of the time by creating a design that was crisper and more refined, characterized by its increased contrast between thick and thin strokes. This typeface is considered a transitional serif, bridging the gap between traditional and modern typefaces.

Baskerville

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