However, the oblique was not accepted by Monotype management, who went so far as to declare it "worthless." Ultimately a more conventional italic was used instead. Morison commented to his friend Jan van Krimpen that "we did not give enough slope to it.
Monotype management dismissed the oblique style, deeming it useless. Ultimately, a conventional italic was chosen. Morison shared with Jan van Krimpen that they did not apply enough slant to the design.