Crimson Text Semibold by Sebastian Kosch is a free old-style serif with generous curves and a distinctly bookish bearing. Its firm, dark strokes meet finely tapered serifs, and the moderate contrast keeps the lettering refined without making it brittle.
Literary publishing and heritage branding draw on the same traditional proportions, whether used for an author name or a restrained product mark. It feels assured rather than ornate. Museum programs and formal invitations also suit its crisp detailing, which lends historical subjects and ceremonial occasions a measured, cultivated voice.
Glyphs in the Crimson Text Semibold font — Basic Latin, page 1
Basic font information
Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2010, Sebastian Kosch (sebastian@aldusleaf.org), with Reserved Font Name "Crimson Text". 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 Text
Font subfamily
Semibold
Full font name
Crimson Text Semibold
Name table version
Version 0.12
Postscript font name
CrimsonText-Semibold
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2010-08-20
Glyph count1010
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: