What is the classification of the typeface Warnock Pro?

Answer 1

According to the Adobe foundry, this font - began in early 1997 by Adobe Type Designer, Robert Slimbach for the Adobe Systems co-founder, John Warnock - "defies any historical classification." The serif style which is unbracketed and triangular, give it a chiseled appearance, often associated with Latine typefaces, but the classical letter proportions are associated with old style types. The shape and stress of the round elements are "reminiscent of transitional types" (neither calligraphic or geometric).

According to Slimbach, "I set out to make a family that embodies both John's character and that of Adobe by giving the letterforms a progressive and slightly technical feel, but with warmth and humanity. I wanted to make a type family that looks to the past as well

as to the future."

If I had to classify it, I would simply call it transitional.

For more information, download the font specimen at www.adobe.com/type/browser/pdfs/WarnockPro.pdf

Answer 2

Warnock Pro is classified as an old-style serif typeface. It was designed by Robert Slimbach and is named after John Warnock, one of the founders of Adobe Systems. It features traditional characteristics of old-style typefaces such as bracketed serifs and a moderate stroke contrast.