AdobeJenson Roman
Designed by Robert Slimbach
| Font Name | AdobeJenson |
| Style | Roman |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Robert Slimbach |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.Adobe Jenson is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. |
| License | Commercial License / Adobe Fonts Subscription |
| Total Character | 217 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.11 |
| Ascent | 822 |
| Descent | 285 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1107 |
| Max Advance Width | 1090 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Centaur, Horley Old Style, ITC Golden Type, Adobe Garamond |
AdobeJenson Roman Font Details : Font Free Download
Adobe Jenson Roman was designed by Robert Slimbach in 1996 as a digital revival of the 15th-century typefaces created by the renowned Venetian printer Nicolas Jenson. It is widely considered one of the most successful interpretations of the Venetian Old Style, capturing the organic, calligraphic warmth of early printing while maintaining the precision required for modern digital output.
The typeface is characterized by its historical features, including the slanted crossbar on the lowercase 'e' and the subtle, humanistic irregularities that evoke the feeling of ink on paper. Adobe Jenson is favored by typographers for its exceptional legibility in long-form text, making it a staple for sophisticated book design, academic journals, and high-end editorial layouts.
AdobeJenson Roman Best Uses
Highly readable for body text in literary and academic publishing.
Ideal for luxury brands and historical institutions seeking an air of authority.
Provides a sophisticated and warm aesthetic for premium magazine layouts.
Perfect for invitations and formal correspondence that require a classical touch.
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Package Size: 87.0 KB
Available Formats: .TTF