IM FELL French Canon PRO Regular

Name: IM FELL French Canon PRO Regular
Availability: InStock
Author: Igino Marini

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Font Name	IM FELL French Canon PRO
Style	Regular
Category	Serif
Designer	Igino Marini
Copyright	© 2007 Igino Marini
License	Free For Commercial Use
Total Character	355
Recommended Line Height	1.17
Ascent	1868
Descent	530
Units Per em	2048
Total Vertical Range	2398
Max Advance Width	5530
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-158
Similar Fonts	IM Fell English, Caslon, EB Garamond, Jenson

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IM FELL French Canon PRO Regular is a digital revival of the historical types collected by John Fell, Bishop of Oxford, in the late 17th century for the Oxford University Press. The 'French Canon' designation refers to the specific large size of the type, which was historically used for display and liturgical texts, characterized by its elegant yet sturdy proportions and the distinctive texture of metal type hitting paper.

Digitized with meticulous care by Igino Marini, this typeface belongs to the 'Fell Types' project, which aims to preserve the organic imperfections and ink-spread of the original 1670s letterpress specimens. It offers a unique aesthetic that balances historical authenticity with modern digital usability, making it a favorite for designers seeking a timeless, scholarly, or antique atmosphere in their typography.