Gabriola Regular
Designed by John Hudson
| Font Name | Gabriola |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Display Serif |
| Designer | John Hudson |
| Copyright | © 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 883 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.84 |
| Ascent | 4880 |
| Descent | 2660 |
| Units Per em | 4096 |
| Total Vertical Range | 7540 |
| Max Advance Width | 11800 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -280 |
| Similar Fonts | Segoe Script, Zapf Chancery, Apple Chancery, Corsiva |
Gabriola Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Gabriola is a sophisticated display typeface designed by John Hudson and released by Microsoft in 2008. Named after Gabriola Island, British Columbia, the font is heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and traditional calligraphy. It was specifically engineered to demonstrate the advanced typographic capabilities of the OpenType format, particularly within the Windows environment.
A defining characteristic of Gabriola is its collection of eight stylistic sets. These alternates allow the user to transition from a relatively clean and legible serif font to an increasingly ornate and decorative script-like appearance. With its dramatic swashes and elegant ligatures, it is widely regarded as one of the most expressive system fonts ever released.
Gabriola Regular Best Uses
Ideal for elegant titles and headers that require a touch of artistic flair.
Perfect for wedding or formal event stationery when using decorative flourishes.
Works well for luxury brands looking for a sophisticated, artistic identity.
Excellent for use in magazine layouts and poetry book typography.
Gabriola Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 1.72 MB
Available Formats: .TTF