Author's note

Contra font by Fredrick Nader is a free serif typeface that gives text a calm, literary voice without feeling stuffy. Its rounded curves, firm verticals, and gently flared serifs create a steady rhythm that’s easy on the eyes, so long passages feel smooth rather than tiring. Letters sit close enough to feel compact, yet still breathe, which keeps paragraphs tidy and headlines confident on the page.

Using Contra, you get a bookish warmth that works beautifully for novels, essays, blogs, editorial layouts, brand storytelling, and thoughtful posters. This free font shines when you want something readable with a quiet edge of personality, especially in print or long-form digital reading. Try pairing Contra for body text with a clean geometric sans for navigation and small captions to keep your layouts both clear and characterful.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Fredrick Nader, 2003. All rights reserved.
Font family
Contra
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
FredrickNader: Contra: 2003
Full font name
Contra
Name table version
0.7
Postscript font name
Contra
Trademark notice
Contra is a trademark of Fredrick Nader.
Manufacturer name
Designer

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2003-07-21
Glyph count246
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 3 font weights listed below:
CONTRA__.ttf
CONTRAI_.ttf
Contra.ttf