old-style
UK: ˈəʊld staɪl | US: ˈoʊld staɪl
adj. characteristic of or resembling an earlier or traditional manner, design, or fashion
n. a style or method that is no longer current or modern
The term "old-style" combines "old," derived from Old English "eald" (meaning aged or long-standing), with "style," from Latin "stilus" (a writing instrument, later extended to mean manner or fashion). The compound emerged in English to describe things deliberately imitating or preserving earlier aesthetics, particularly in typography (e.g., "old-style fonts" mimicking Renaissance designs). The morphemes retain their original meanings, emphasizing a contrast between historical and contemporary forms.
The café was decorated in an old-style Victorian theme.
He prefers old-style manual typewriters over modern keyboards.
The book is printed in an old-style serif font for a classic look.
Her writing has an old-style elegance reminiscent of 19th-century literature.
The brewery revived an old-style recipe for their seasonal ale.