Designed by Hermann Ihlenburg and originally patented by MS&J/ATF in 1894 as Houghton, this typeface was re-released shortly thereafter by Bauer & Co (and later Berthold) in Germany as Edison. [HiH] Also known as Excelsior (Brendler), Kosmos (Trennert), Markoni (Theinhardt), Fenice (Augusta/Nebiolo). [Reichardt].

PLINC had a phototype version as well as a variant named Willowby Xenotype.

Included alternates (open and closed ‘g’) and swash attachments.

Digital versions include Spiece Graphics’ Edison Swirl SG and HiH’s Edison (used for the sample).