Definition: In typography, Old Style is a style of font developed by Renaissance typographers to replace the Blackletter style of type. Based on ancient Roman inscriptions, these fonts are generally characterized by low contrast between thick and thin strokes, bracketed serifs, and a left-leaning axis or stress. There are two groups of Old Style typefaces: Venetian (Renaissance) and Garalde (Baroque).
Also Known As: Antiqua, Ancient, Renaissance, Baroque, Venetian, Garalde
Alternate Spellings: oldstyle
Examples:
Garamond, Centaur, Goudy Oldstyle, Century Oldstyle, Palatino, Sabon
