Coelacanth Caption
Designed by Ben Whitmore
| Font Name | Coelacanth |
| Style | Caption |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Ben Whitmore |
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| License | Free For Commercial Use (OFL) |
| Total Character | 2824 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.26 |
| Ascent | 912 |
| Descent | 348 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1260 |
| Max Advance Width | 2241 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -86 |
| Similar Fonts | Centaur, Adobe Jenson, Horley Old Style, Hightower Text |
Coelacanth Caption Font Details : Font Free Download
Coelacanth Caption is a refined serif typeface that forms part of the larger Coelacanth family, which is heavily inspired by the legendary Bruce Rogers' Centaur. This specific variant is an optical size designed specifically for use at small point sizes. By increasing the weight of the hairlines and expanding the counters, the designer ensured that the typeface remains exceptionally legible in footnotes, captions, and dense blocks of text where standard serifs might lose their clarity.
The project was developed as an open-source endeavor, aiming to provide a high-quality, free alternative to premium Venetian old-style typefaces. Ben Whitmore utilized specialized tools to create a broad range of optical sizes, from Subhead down to Caption, making the Coelacanth family a versatile choice for professional typesetting. Its organic, calligraphic roots combined with modern digital precision make it a favorite for bibliophiles and academic publishers alike.
Coelacanth Caption Best Uses
Optimized for footnotes, margin notes, and very small print sizes.
Excellent for scholarly journals, textbooks, and complex document layouts.
Suitable for brands that require a sense of history and traditional craftsmanship.
Specifically engineered to withstand the rigors of ink spread on paper at small scales.
Coelacanth Caption Glyphs
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Package Size: 920.9 KB
Available Formats: .OTF