Gloucester MT Std Bold Regular
Designed by Monotype Design Studio
| Font Name | Gloucester MT Std Bold |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Monotype Design Studio |
| Copyright | Digitized data © 1992 The Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 252 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 977 |
| Descent | 225 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1202 |
| Max Advance Width | 1146 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Cheltenham, ITC Cheltenham, Bookman, Century Schoolbook |
Gloucester MT Std Bold Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Gloucester is Monotype's version of the classic Cheltenham typeface, originally designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in 1896 for the Cheltenham Press. The Gloucester MT Std Bold Regular variant captures the sturdy, high-x-height characteristics that made the original so popular for display work in the early 20th century. Its design is characterized by short ascenders and descenders, which allows for exceptionally tight line spacing in headlines.
Known for its distinctive legibility and unique character shapes, Gloucester is a quintessential Old Style Serif font. Its bold weight is particularly effective for advertising and editorial layouts where a touch of vintage authority is required. It remains a staple in professional typography, offering a timeless aesthetic that bridges the gap between Victorian elegance and modern functional readability.
Gloucester MT Std Bold Regular Best Uses
Perfect for bold, commanding titles in newspapers and editorial magazines.
Ideal for historical fiction, classic literature titles, and biography covers.
Works exceptionally well for high-impact vintage-style graphics and announcements.
Gloucester MT Std Bold Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 37.5 KB
Available Formats: .OTF