What type of font is Mrs Eaves?
transitional serif typeface
Mrs Eaves is a transitional serif typeface designed by Zuzana Licko in 1996. It is a variant of Baskerville, which was designed in Birmingham, England, in the 1750s.
What font is closest to Mrs Eaves?
Similar Fonts
- Baskerville.
- Plantin.
When was Mrs Eaves XL created?
1996
Originally designed in 1996, Mrs Eaves was Zuzana Licko’s first attempt at the design of a traditional typeface. It was styled after Baskerville, the famous transitional serif typeface designed in 1757 by John Baskerville in Birmingham, England.
Who designed Mrs Eaves?
Zuzana LickoJohn Baskerville
Mrs Eaves/Designer
Is Mrs Eaves a good font?
Even with all its shortcomings, Mrs Eaves has outsold all Emigre fonts by manyfold, and through major type distributors such as MyFonts, Mrs Eaves has been among the best selling types for years, listed among such classics as Helvetica, Univers, Bodoni and Franklin Gothic.
When was Baskerville font created?
Baskerville is a serif typeface designed in the 1750s by John Baskerville (1706–1775) in Birmingham, England, and cut into metal by punchcutter John Handy.
How do you pair serif fonts?
How to combine fonts – rules, tips and tricks
- Choose complementary fonts.
- Establish a visual hierarchy.
- Consider context.
- Mix serifs and sans serifs.
- Create contrast.
- Steer clear of conflict.
- Avoid pairing fonts that are too similar.
- Use fonts from the same family.
Why is Baskerville font so popular?
Compared to earlier designs popular in Britain, Baskerville increased the contrast between thick and thin strokes, making the serifs sharper and more tapered, and shifted the axis of rounded letters to a more vertical position. The curved strokes are more circular in shape, and the characters became more regular.
What font is Mrs Eaves XL?
Designed by Zuzana Licko, Mrs Eaves XL is a serif font family. This typeface has twelve styles and was published by Emigre. Trust. Not Trackers.
What is the difference between Mrs Eaves and Mrs Eves XL?
The main distinguishing features of Mrs Eaves XL are its larger x-height with shorter ascenders and descenders and overall tighter spacing. These additional fonts expand the Mrs Eaves family for a larger variety of uses, specifically those requiring space economy.
What is the difference between Mr Eaves and modern italic fonts?
This family has moved furthest from its roots, yet still contains some of Mrs Eaves’ DNA. The Modern Italic is free of tails, and overall the Modern exhibits more repetition of forms, projecting a cleaner look. Mr Eaves XL Sans and XL Modern feature four weights with accompanying italics, small caps and alternate characters.
Should I pay for Mrs Eaves XL Serif?
The benefits of paying for Mrs Eaves XL Serif are that you get the license, and if you’re caught using it illegally there could be some potential legal implications with the publisher of this particular typeface.