Author's note

Romanesco by Brian J. Bonislawsky of Astigmatic is a free old-school display font shaped by sharp changes from thick to thin and a distinctly theatrical slant. Its tall, narrow letters feature pointed joins, blade-like upper curves, curling tails, and flourishes that sweep well beyond the main forms.

Fashion branding and theatrical posters draw on its elegant period manner for very different effects, with one suggesting couture labels and the other recalling ornate playbills. On invitations and album packaging, the long curling strokes can become part of a border, emblem, or decorative illustration across the printed surface rather than serving as neutral lettering.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2012 by Brian J. Bonislawsky DBA Astigmatic (AOETI) (astigma@astigmatic.com), with Reserved Font Name "Romanesco"
Font family
Romanesco
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Astigmatic(AOETI): Romanesco: 2012
Full font name
Romanesco
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Romanesco-Regular
Trademark notice
Romanesco is a trademark of Astigmatic.
Manufacturer name
Astigmatic (AOETI)
Designer
Astigmatic (AOETI)

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2012-05-23
Revision1
Glyph count370
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthCondensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced