Favorite Baskerville??

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From: Victor Caston
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 02:31

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I've been looking around for a good Baskerville, and thought I'd ask the group for for opinions.  

ITC New Baskerville seemed like a safe choice, but I was wondering if there was anything better. 

I ran across Storm's John Baskerville, which I found tempting, in part because I noticed right off italic capitals that look the historical Baskerville.  

But I don't know anything about (a) the quality of their designs, metrics, etc. or (b) the overall faithfulness of their historical work. 

(I did notice a Jannon family as part of their "Typophile" package, but didn't have a chance for a closer look.) 

Thanks. 

Victor

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