Crimson Semibold by Sebastian Kosch is a free serif font with the composed, bookish bearing of traditional text faces. Tall letters combine firm vertical strokes with fine hairlines and crisply tapered serifs, giving the design a distinctly printed texture.
Literary publishers and heritage-minded brands can use it for book covers, editorial headings, and refined packaging. The measured proportions feel formal but not stiff. In magazines and cultural programs, it can establish a scholarly editorial voice with a warmer edge.
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
Semibold
Full font name
Crimson Semibold
Name table version
Version 0.12
Postscript font name
Crimson-Semibold
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2010-11-27
Glyph count1011
Units per Em1024
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classTransitional serifs
WeightSemi-bold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 6 font weights listed below: