Figure 365
Le Cochin: G. Peignot & Files, Paris
From Immaterielles (archived scan, p. 43)
1914
A contribution of more general application is the series called Les Cochins, based on eighteenth century engraved and typographic material, but by no means slavishly following it. About 1914, a brochure was issued describing and showing these fonts… Of the type-designs, the first Le Cochin, is based on engraved characters, especially in its delightful italic, and may be used for entire books…