Corton was inspired by the traditional lettering on a gravestone in an English village. While that might sound a rather solemn beginning, Corton has wonderfully lively air, with distinctive lively serifs and beautifully swashed downstrokes.

Eight faces are offered: regular and titular each in three weights plus regular condensed.

Between them they are ideal signage and display faces, merging 'olde-worlde' charm and fun character, but remaining clear and legible.