It was originally called "Fifteenth Century", but was renamed "Caslon Antique" by Nadall's foundry, Barnhart Bros. & Spindler, in the mid-1920s.

It is also used in the logo of a Brazilian chain of rodízio-style steakhouses (churrascarias) Fogo de Chão.

Most recently, it has been used on promotional material for the smash musical Monty Python's Spamalot on Broadway, the West End, and its tour of the United States.

British 1980s band The The also used the font in several of their music videos, usually displaying several lyrics from the song in the opening scenes.

Caslon Antique is also the main font used by Smuttynose Brewing Company in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.