Monotype's default Bembo italic is based on a 1524 typeface based on the calligraphy of Giovannantonio (or Giovantonio) Tagliente, although using slanted capitals in place of the upright ones used in the period.
Monotype's default Bembo italic is based on a 1524 typeface. This 1524 typeface is based on the calligraphy of Giovannantonio (or Giovantonio) Tagliente, although. Monotype's default Bembo italic was using slanted capitals in place of the upright ones. These upright ones were used in the period.