Baskerville™ Italic, designed in the mid-eighteenth century, is what is called a Transitional typeface: it played a significant role in moving the type world from Old Style designs such as Garamond and Bembo to Modern typefaces like Bodoni and Century Schoolbook. British printer and typographer John Baskerville was responsible for one of our most widely used and historically important typefaces. Monotype's 1923 recutting of Baskerville Italic is considered the first true rendition of the artisan's landmark design. A classic text face, Baskerville Italic's delicate strength makes it a natural choice for books and magazines. Baskerville Italic has an elegant personality but remains neutral to the reader in text settings. When used for display purposes, its hidden charms become apparent. Character Set: Latin-1