CLARENDON TYPEFACE

Clarendon, named after Oxford's Clarendon Press, stands as a prominent example of a slab serif typeface. Created by Robert Besley in 1845 for the Fann Street Foundry, it quickly gained recognition. Following this success, Besley was appointed sheriff of London in 1869. The commercial application of printing was rapidly increasing by 1840, coinciding with the second stage of expansion during the Industrial Revolution.

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This book delves into the designer, the anatomy of the type, and the manipulation of letterforms, showcasing the bold and heavy strokes that define the beauty of the Clarendon typeface.

 

About: Self initiated project
Photoshop, and Illustrator