Handcrafted and Refined

Baskerville is one of the most influential transitional typefaces made. Created in 1757 by John Baskerville, this typeface has transcended centuries of print and design movements and marked a significant turning point in type history. While it is considered a refined Serif today, its origins were less than ideal.

This typespecimen book explores the origins of Baskerville and its journey as a typeface that was deemed “illegible” to a well-known and respected choice for designers.