Morris Roman Alternate Bold

Font Name	Morris Roman Alternate
Style	Bold
Category	Blackletter / Medieval Serif
Designer	Dieter Steffmann
Copyright	Copyright (c) Typographer Mediengestaltung, 2002. All rights reserved. Designed by William Morris in 1893. Digitized and hinted by Dieter Steffmann, Kreuztal.
License	Free for Personal and Commercial Use
Total Character	212
Recommended Line Height	1.06
Ascent	854
Descent	209
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1063
Max Advance Width	1426
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-123
Similar Fonts	Chaucer, Troy, Goudy Medieval, Jenson Old Style

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Morris Roman Alternate Bold is a digital revival based on the "Chaucer" and "Troy" types designed by William Morris for the Kelmscott Press in the late 19th century. Morris, a leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement, sought to return to the beauty of medieval manuscripts and early printing. This bold variant emphasizes the heavy, calligraphic strokes characteristic of Incunabula and Gothic-style Roman typefaces.

The font features ornate capitals and a high-contrast weight that captures the romanticism of the Pre-Raphaelite era. It is distinct for its "Alternate" characters, which provide a more decorative flair compared to standard blackletter or roman faces. Today, it remains a favorite for projects requiring a sense of antique elegance, medieval authenticity, or artisanal craftsmanship.