Author's note

Attika U, a free classical serif from the American Philological Association, has the quiet authority of bookish title pages and learned editions. The letters pair sharp, tapering strokes with small wedge-like serifs, while the generous curves and tall rhythm keep the tone refined rather than severe.

This free font fits scholarly covers, museum graphics, journal mastheads, poetry titles, and exhibition brochures where a literary or historical voice matters. It also works well for short pull quotes or title cards, since the contrast and crisp serif details give even a few words a distinctly cultivated air.

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Copyright notice
Copyright (c) American Philological Association 2005. All rights reserved.
Font family
AttikaU
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DonaldMastronarde,afterJeffreyRusten: newfont1: 2004
Full font name
AttikaU
Name table version
Version 0.060 April 2005
Postscript font name
AttikaU
Trademark notice
AttikaU is a trademark of the American Philological Association
Manufacturer name
Designer

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2006-08-21
Revision1
Glyph count1019
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced