Caslon

[kaz-luh n]

noun

William,1692–1766, English type founder and designer.
Printing. an old-style type modeled after the types designed by William Caslon.

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Historical Examples of caslon

Bob had said nothing about the spring being on the Caslon side of the boundary.
Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm
Alice B. Emerson
Mr. Caslon has some fireworks for the children, broke in Ruth, timidly.
Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm
Alice B. Emerson
Let her learn a little, then, said Mr. Caslon, good naturedly enough.
Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm
Alice B. Emerson
On the other, Mr. Steele stopped Mr. Caslon before he could climb up.
Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm
Alice B. Emerson
One suggested font that seems to support the characters (and is free for use) is the Caslon Roman font.
Arthur, Copied And Edited From The Marquis of Bath's MS
Editor: Frederick J. Furnivall

British Dictionary definitions for caslon

Caslon

noun

a style of type designed by William Caslon, English type founder (1692–1766)

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