Caslon
William Caslon (c. 1692–1766)
Caslon began his career as an apprentice to an engraver of gunlocks and barrels.
In 1716 he opened his own engraving shop in London
and soon began to make tools for bookbinders and silver chasers.
and soon began to make tools for bookbinders and silver chasers.
When his work came to the attention of the printer John Watts, Caslon was given the task of cutting type punches for various presses in London.
After 1735 Caslon’s eldest son, William (1720–88), joined him and by about 1742 had become a partner. Though the son lacked his father’s great abilities, he maintained the reputation of the firm and, with the aid of his wife, Elizabeth, managed it skillfully. After William’s death in 1788, the original Caslon & Son foundry was divided among his heirs
"I Will Stick With Caslon Until I Die."
George Bernard Shaw
