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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 for the 1728 Cyclopaedia. It includes a variety of fonts for several languages. The sample Latin text is from the beginning of the first of Cicero's Orations against Catiline, and translates to, "How long, O Catiline, will you abuse our patience? How long is that madness of yours still to mock us?" Image credit: William Caslon |