Old English Text
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| Typeface | Old English Text |
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| Category | Serif |
| Classifications | Blackletter |
| Designer(s) | William Caslon |
| Foundry | Monotype Corporation |
Old English Text is a 1935 revival of William Caslon's c. 1760 typeface Caslon Black, which was inspired by late medieval English textura letterforms.
Old English Text is in the graphic identity of several brands, and is popular for its evocation of a liturgical or historic tone of voice.
In the anime, "Death Note", the character of Lawliet uses an Old English "L" to represent himself to keep his identity hidden.
