Baskervville

serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

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Details

Designer
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Release Year
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Category
serif
Description
Baskervville is a classic serif typeface designed by Victor Lange in 1967. Its design is inspired by the transitional style of the late 18th century but with modernized proportions. The font's distinctive italic has a more pronounced slant and is particularly noteworthy for its high legibility. It features wide counters, long ascenders, and well-balanced letterforms that make it suitable for various design applications.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding
  • Advertising
  • Packaging

Usage Instructions

Baskervville's clean and elegant design makes it ideal for headlines, titles, and body text in digital and print designs. Its wide counters make it easy to read even at smaller sizes, making it suitable for web and app interfaces. For editorial design, use Baskerville's italic for subheads or as a display font for added elegance.

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