Old Style (Noun)
Meaning
A typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The printer selected a refined old-style typeface for the luxury brand's advertising materials to convey a classic and sophisticated atmosphere.
- His extensive collection of vintage typography included several classic old-style fonts used during the 19th century.
- To create a sense of nostalgia in the novel's paperback edition, the designer chose a classic old-style typeface reminiscent of 18th-century printing.
- Garamond is an elegant example of an old-style typeface that features intricately designed characters and flowing lines.
- Monotype's involvement in preserving old-style fonts has allowed designers to incorporate historic typography into their work.