Old Style Font (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 book was printed in an old style font that gave it a classic and timeless feel.
- The designer chose an old style font for the logo to evoke a sense of tradition and heritage.
- The old style font used in the newspaper's masthead had been in use since the 19th century.
- The artist's use of an old style font in her illustrations added a touch of elegance and sophistication.
- The old style font used in the signage for the historic district was meant to evoke the feeling of a bygone era.