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Caslon #540

Caslon #540

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Caslon #540 Font Family was designed by William Caslon, American Type Founders and published by Linotype. Caslon #540 contains 2 styles and family package options.

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About Caslon #540 Font Family


The Englishman William Caslon punchcut many roman, italic, and non-Latin typefaces from 1720 until his death in 1766. At that time most types were being imported to England from Dutch sources, so Caslon was influenced by the characteristics of Dutch types. He did, however, achieve a level of craft that enabled his recognition as the first great English punchcutter. The original Caslon specimen sheets and punches have long provided a fertile source for the range of types bearing his name. Identifying characteristics of most Caslons include a cap A with a scooped-out apex; a cap C with two full serifs; and in the italic, a swashed lowercase v and w. A few of the many interpretations from the early twentieth century were true to the source, as well as strong enough to last into the digital era. These include two from the American Type Founders company, Caslon 540 and the slightly heavier Caslon #3. Both fonts are relatively wide, and come complete with small caps, old style figures, and italics.

Designers: William Caslon, American Type Founders

Publisher: Linotype

Foundry: Linotype

Original Foundry: ATF

Design Owner: Linotype

MyFonts debut: null

Caslon #540

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