Museo 500 Regular
Designed by Jos Buivenga
| Font Name | Museo 500 |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Semi-Serif |
| Designer | Jos Buivenga |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 2008 by Jos Buivenga/exljbris. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal and Commercial Use |
| Total Character | 363 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 940 |
| Descent | 260 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1200 |
| Max Advance Width | 1144 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Museo Sans, Museo Slab, Archer, Rockwell, Clarendon |
Museo 500 Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Museo 500 is a highly popular semi-serif typeface designed by Jos Buivenga of the Exljbris font foundry. The font's unique design was famously inspired by a dream the designer had about the letter 'U', leading to its characteristic open and rounded forms. It strikes a perfect balance between a traditional serif and a modern slab, featuring distinct pipe-like terminals and low contrast that ensure excellent readability across various digital and print platforms.
Released in 2008, the Museo family quickly became a sensation in the graphic design world due to its quirky yet professional aesthetic. The 500 weight is often considered the ideal medium weight of the family, offering enough substance for headlines while remaining legible enough for short blocks of body text. Its versatile nature makes it a favorite for contemporary branding, editorial layout, and sophisticated web design projects.
Museo 500 Regular Best Uses
Excellent for logos and corporate identity projects needing a modern, friendly touch.
Highly legible for navigational elements and headers on high-resolution screens.
Works beautifully in high-end magazines and brochures for a sophisticated look.
Ideally suited for short-form articles, pull-quotes, and distinct subheaders.
Museo 500 Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 125.2 KB
Available Formats: .OTF