Caecilia LT Std Roman Regular

Name: Caecilia LT Std Roman Regular
Availability: InStock
Author: Peter Matthias Noordzij

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Font Name	Caecilia LT Std Roman
Style	Regular
Category	Slab Serif
Designer	Peter Matthias Noordzij
Copyright	Copyright © 1991, 1992, 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. © 1981, 2002 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. All rights reserved.
License	Commercial (License Required)
Total Character	407
Recommended Line Height	1.2
Ascent	926
Descent	270
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1196
Max Advance Width	1167
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-75
Similar Fonts	PMN Caecilia, Adelle, Museo, Archer, Sentinel

Caecilia LT Std Roman Regular Font Details : Font Free Download

Caecilia LT Std Roman Regular, also known as PMN Caecilia, was designed by the Dutch type designer Peter Matthias Noordzij and released by Linotype in 1990. It is widely regarded as one of the most successful humanist slab serif typefaces, blending the sturdy structure of an Egyptian font with the fluid, organic proportions of traditional humanist calligraphy. This unique synthesis results in a typeface that feels both mechanical and approachable.

The font is characterized by its high legibility and open apertures, making it an excellent choice for complex editorial projects and long-form reading. Unlike many slab serifs that can feel rigid or cold, Caecilia offers a warmth and rhythmic quality that has made it a favorite for book typography, high-end corporate identities, and digital user interfaces where clarity is essential.