Author's note

Modern King by Pyrus FreeSerif is a free modern display serif with the poised drama of fashion lettering. Its defining feature is the stark shift between hairline strokes and broad verticals, paired with tall proportions, sharp triangular serifs, and sweeping curves.

Luxury fashion labels and beauty brands could use it for logos, packaging, and campaign graphics that favor a refined editorial look. In magazine publishing, its dramatic stroke changes give cover lines and feature openers the elegance of a high-end masthead. The same couture character also suits gallery events and theatrical promotions centered on style, glamour, or formal visual spectacle.

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Modern King is a free display font credited to Pyrus FreeSerif.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Pyrus FreeSerif
Font family
MODERNKING
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
PyrusFreeSerif: FreeSerif: 2004
Full font name
MODERN_KING
Name table version
Version 1.001 2004
Postscript font name
MODERNKING
Manufacturer name
Pyrus FreeSerif

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2004-07-11
Revision1
Glyph count144
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced