mrs eaves: 8 of 20

Of course; it’s ubiquitous, after all. Plant yourself anywhere in a Barnes and Noble, swivel, and you’ll spot this Baskerville revival/parody gracing a cover or two. You won’t likely find it on the pages, however; it’s a face that demands attention, rather than one that invites reading.

The crown jewel of the Emigre empire – and IMHO, one of the outstanding offerings of the 90s – is now available in OpenType format. Those 213 ligatures should be easier to implement than ever before.

19-August 2002