Author's note

Rogers 2 is a free retro display serif with broad, rounded forms and pronounced thick-to-thin strokes. Long curves and curling finishes give the lettering an ornate, slightly theatrical silhouette. The shapes feel lively and hand-drawn.

A vintage confectionery or pub could use it to build a warm, old-fashioned brand. It also suits poster titles, product packaging, and music merchandise, especially when the artwork leans toward circus graphics or ornate sign painting. Across these settings, the sweeping contours turn the lettering into part of the decoration rather than a neutral label.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
The font it is based on can be found in the book\015Treasury of Authentic Art Nouveau Alphabets, ed. Petzendorfer,Plate 23.
Font family
Rogers2
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Rogers2
Full font name
Rogers2
Name table version
1.0
Postscript font name
Rogers2

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2001-11-01
Revision1
Glyph count228
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightBold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureBold
PitchNot monospaced