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Calvus.ttf
Calvus Font
Author's note
Calvus font by Yann Pralat is a free retro stencil typeface. Drawn from Chaumont’s carved inscriptions and tuned with lean Art Deco proportions, it carries crisp cutaways and smooth, stone-like curves that feel both historic and modern. The gaps aren’t gimmicks-they sculpt rhythm, letting light pass through the letters so words breathe while staying bold and legible.
Using Calvus, headlines take on a refined, architectural presence-think museum posters, wine labels, luxury packaging, boutique signage, editorial covers, and travel prints. Its steady spacing keeps titles calm even at large sizes; add a touch of tracking and it sings. Pair this free font with a clean geometric sans for supporting text to anchor its elegant flair.
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This font is completely free for both personal and commercial use.
contact.yann.prelat@gmail.com
@yannou_prl
Using Calvus, headlines take on a refined, architectural presence-think museum posters, wine labels, luxury packaging, boutique signage, editorial covers, and travel prints. Its steady spacing keeps titles calm even at large sizes; add a touch of tracking and it sings. Pair this free font with a clean geometric sans for supporting text to anchor its elegant flair.
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This font is completely free for both personal and commercial use.
contact.yann.prelat@gmail.com
@yannou_prl
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
Yann Prélat
Font family
Calvus
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
V1;;CalvusRegular;2023;FL801
Full font name
Calvus
Name table version
V1
Postscript font name
CalvusRegular
Manufacturer name
Designer
Description
La Calvus s'inspire des inscriptions présentes dans l'architecture de Chaumont, d'où elle tire son nom, qui signifie "chauve" en référence à "calvus mont", le mont chauve. Cest un mélange entre forme antique et proportion art déco le tout en pochoir.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2023-05-07
Revision1
Glyph count60
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
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