Meta Bold Roman
Designed by Erik Spiekermann
| Font Name | Meta |
| Style | Bold Roman |
| Category | Humanist Sans-serif |
| Designer | Erik Spiekermann |
| Copyright | 1991 Erik Spiekermann, published by Fontshop International for the FontFont library. |
| License | Free for Personal Use / Demo |
| Total Character | 236 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.17 |
| Ascent | 942 |
| Descent | 224 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1166 |
| Max Advance Width | 1210 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -132 |
| Similar Fonts | Fira Sans, PT Sans, Lucida Sans, Syntax, Myriad Pro |
Meta Bold Roman Font Details : Font Free Download
Meta Bold Roman (part of the FF Meta family) was designed by the acclaimed German typographer Erik Spiekermann and released in 1991. Originally developed for the West German Post Office (Bundespost) as a highly legible face for small print on forms and stamps, the client ultimately rejected the design. Spiekermann subsequently released it through his own foundry, FontFont, where it quickly became one of the most influential typefaces of the digital era.
Often referred to as the 'Helvetica of the 90s,' Meta Bold Roman is a quintessential humanist sans-serif. It was designed to provide a warmer, more readable alternative to the sterile neo-grotesque faces popular at the time. Its distinctive features, such as the slightly curved stems and open apertures, ensure that the Bold weight remains exceptionally clear even in low-resolution environments or dense print layouts.
Meta Bold Roman Best Uses
Providing a professional and approachable voice for brand logos and guidelines.
Excellent for high-impact headlines and pull quotes in magazines and newspapers.
High visibility for slogans, posters, and large-scale outdoor media.
Perfect for clean, modern navigation and emphasized user interface elements.
Meta Bold Roman Glyphs
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Package Size: 48.1 KB
Available Formats: .TTF