Crimson Text Font Family

Free for commercial use OFL

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Font Introduction

Crimson Text Font Family is an elegant serif typeface designed by Sebastian Kosch for book production, inspired by beautiful oldstyle typefaces like Garamond. It features six cuts: regular, semibold, and bold, each with roman and italic variants. The font family is characterized by high contrast letterforms, flamboyant style, and excellent readability, making it suitable for various applications including logos, branding, packaging, and editorial design.
Key features of Crimson Text:

Oldstyle figures
Small caps
Fleurons and ornaments
Math characters
Wide language support
OpenType features

Crimson Text is free for personal use, but a license is required for commercial applications.
FAQs:
Is Crimson Text suitable for web use?
Yes, it’s available as a Google Font and can be easily implemented on websites.
What font pairs well with Crimson Text?
Soria Serif is considered a good alternative and pairing option.
Are there any known issues with Crimson Text?
Earlier versions had spacing and kerning issues, but these have been addressed in newer updates.
Who maintains Crimson Text?
The font is maintained by Sebastian Kosch with contributions from various designers and font experts.
Is Crimson Text available for LaTeX users?
Yes, it’s available through LaTeX packages like Crimson and Cochineal.
Designed by:Sebastian Kosch Website
License: Free for commercial use OFL