Wikipedia:POTD column/July 4, 2006



Caslon is the name of a large family of serif typefaces designed by William Caslon. It is cited as the first original typeface of English origin—English printers prior to this time used chiefly imported Dutch types. The United States Declaration of Independence was printed in Caslon. Although its popularity has waned, it is still used for book typography, and a favorite saying of printers remains, "When in doubt, use Caslon."

This specimen was designed and printed by William Caslon, and includes a variety of fonts for several languages.

Image credit: William Caslon Archive - More featured pictures...