Charis SIL Italic Font

Charis SIL family consisting of 4 fonts
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Author's note

Charis SIL Italic from SIL International is a free high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic sweep. Broad curves move into fine hairlines, and the angled letters have crisp, pointed serifs. Its generous forms feel formal but lively.

A literary publisher could use it for book covers, editorial features, and refined packaging. Its flowing slant recalls handwritten scholarship and classical print traditions. Invitations and cultural event programs also suit its graceful, firmly drawn forms.

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BasicSerif

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) SIL International, 1997-2009. All rights reserved.
Font family
Charis SIL
Font subfamily
Italic
Unique subfamily identification
SILInternational: Charis SIL Italic: 2009
Full font name
Charis SIL Italic
Name table version
Version 4.106
Postscript font name
CharisSIL-Italic
Trademark notice
Charis SIL is a trademark of SIL International.
Manufacturer name
SIL International

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2009-03-19
Revision4
Glyph count4661
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleUnderline
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Italic angle-11
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below:
CharisSILI.ttf
CharisSILR.ttf
CharisSILB.ttf
CharisSILBI.ttf
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