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20 styles built from archival specimen research
English 1766 is a 20-style type family by A2-TYPE inspired by Caslon. Development involved study of historical Caslon foundry specimen pages printed at multiple sizes and in varying conditions, alongside analysis of more recent digital revivals. It is positioned as a contemporary interpretation rather than a historical revival.
Set in English 1766
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- Research phase included examination of physical specimen pages printed with original Caslon foundry type across multiple sizes and printing conditions.
- The family is explicitly framed as a new design, not a revival, despite its direct historical inspiration.
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