Author's note

Roman SD by Steve Deffeyes is a free high-contrast serif display font with the formal sweep of classical inscriptional lettering. Broad rounded forms meet hairline strokes and sharp wedge-like serifs, giving the capitals a stately but slightly theatrical silhouette.

Classical history and literary subjects are its clearest territory. It suits museum posters, historical book covers, and title cards that benefit from elegant Roman associations. Fashion branding and premium packaging can also use its dramatic stroke changes for a refined editorial note.

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Based on the lettering of Trajan's Column in Rome. Updated in August 2009 with a full character set.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 1999 by Steve Deffeyes. All rights reserved.
Font family
Roman SD
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
SteveDeffeyes: Roman SD: 1999
Full font name
Roman SD
Name table version
Version 1.2 2009
Postscript font name
RomanSD
Manufacturer name
Steve Deffeyes
Description
Copyright (c) 1999 by Steve Deffeyes. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created1999-08-30
Revision1
Glyph count221
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-expanded
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI