Corinthian Regular
Designed by Colin Brignall
| Font Name | Corinthian |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Humanist Sans Serif |
| Designer | Colin Brignall |
| Copyright | 2002 Iconian Fonts - www.iconian.com |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 218 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.29 |
| Ascent | 1046 |
| Descent | 248 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1294 |
| Max Advance Width | 833 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -100 |
| Similar Fonts | Gill Sans, Johnston Underground, P22 Underground, Goudy Sans |
Corinthian Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Corinthian Regular was designed by the renowned British typographer Colin Brignall in 1981 for Letraset. Drawing significant inspiration from the early 20th-century humanist tradition, particularly the work of Edward Johnston and Eric Gill, Corinthian was conceived as a versatile sans-serif that balances modern utility with classical proportions. Its development marked a shift towards more approachable, warmer sans-serif designs during a period dominated by colder, more rigid geometric and neo-grotesque faces.
Technically, Corinthian Regular distinguishes itself through a generous x-height and remarkably open counters, which ensure high legibility even at reduced scales. The letterforms exhibit a subtle stroke modulation reminiscent of calligraphic origins, providing a rhythmic flow that prevents optical fatigue in long-form settings. The lowercase 'a' and 'g' follow double-story constructions, enhancing character recognition, while the vertical terminals and balanced visual weight make it an exceptional choice for both sophisticated editorial layouts and clean digital interfaces.
Corinthian Regular Best Uses
Sophisticated body copy for magazines and high-end publications.
Professional visual identities that require a friendly yet authoritative tone.
Clean and readable interface text for web and mobile applications.
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