Crimson Bold by Sebastian Kosch is a free serif font with classical, stately forms and pronounced differences between thick and thin strokes. Its crisp, gently bracketed serifs and rounded shoulders give the lettering a bookish authority.
Literary publishers and heritage-minded brands will find it well suited to book covers, journal mastheads, and distinguished packaging. The generous proportions and dark vertical strokes lend titles a formal weight, yet the lively curves keep them from looking stiff at display scale. On invitations or cultural event posters, it can turn a name into an editorial-looking signature that supports an established, thoughtful identity.
Copyright (c) 2010, Sebastian Kosch (sebastian@aldusleaf.org), with Reserved Font Name "Crimson". This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Font family
Crimson
Font subfamily
Bold
Full font name
Crimson Bold
Name table version
Version 0.12
Postscript font name
Crimson-Bold
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2011-08-16
Glyph count1311
Units per Em1024
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classOldstyle serifs
WeightBold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureBold
Complete pack contains 6 font weights listed below: