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Shakespeare Folio Typeface

WhatsNewSisyphus

http://molcat1.bl.uk/treasures/shakespeare/pagemax.asp?page=0&strCopy=46...

I was doing a small poster for a class. What would be appropriate to replicate the feel of the typefaces used here?
Other advice for typefaces of similar feel is welcome, it's on a sonata by him.

Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore,

So do our minutes hasten to their end,

Each changing place with that which goes before

In sequent toil all forwards do contend.

Nativity, once in the main of light,

Crawls to maturity, wherewith, being crowned,

Crooked eclipses 'gainst his glory fight

And Time that gave, doth now his gift confound.

Time doth transfix the flourish set on youth,

And delves the parallels in beauty's brow,

Feeds on the rarities of natures truth,

And nothing stands but for his scythe to mow;

And yet, to times, in hope, my verse shall stand,

Praising thy worth, despite his cruel hand.

Take a look at the Fell Type Revivals by Igino Marini, has the same worn down feel and they're free to use!

Or if you have "some" money to spare, take a look at the smooth, professional Fell Types by the Dutch Type Library.

"some" = LOADS. I would stick to the IM Fell Types!

Are Justin's HW Caslon types no longer available?
Might be just dandy here.

hhp

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