CaslonRoman TrueTypePersonal use
CaslonRoman
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CaslonRoman.ttf

Author's note

Caslon Roman, a free old-style serif by George Williams, carries the familiar literary poise of classic Caslon with a lively, calligraphic rhythm. The letters mix sharp contrast with gently cupped serifs and a slightly restless line, so the font feels formal without becoming stiff.

It suits bookish branding, magazine cover lines, cultural posters, editorial titles, and packaging that wants a historical voice without costume drama. Used as a free font for short passages, chapter openings, pull quotes, or title cards, it brings that quietly seasoned, print-era tone that makes even a few words feel established.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
The programs to draw the splines of this font are Copyright (C) 1992-2001 by George Williams.
Font family
Caslon
Font subfamily
Roman
Unique subfamily identification
PfaEdit : CaslonRoman : 23-9-2003
Full font name
CaslonRoman
Name table version
Version 001.000
Postscript font name
CaslonRoman

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2003-10-24
Revision1
Glyph count3686
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classTransitional serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 3 font weights listed below:
CaslonRoman.ttf
CaslonItalic.ttf
CaslonBold.ttf