Crimson Text by Sebastian Kosch is a free old-style serif with the balanced proportions of a traditional book face. Its broad curves meet fine hairlines and gently bracketed serifs, producing a crisp but not severe silhouette. Rounded shoulders and softly cut endings keep the letters from looking brittle.
As a literary voice, it can shape novel interiors and essay collections with a quiet sense of tradition. It also suits museum programs, cultural journals, and thoughtful stationery, since the measured stroke contrast lends the page an editorial formality. Readers who favor classic publishing will appreciate its restrained, carefully drawn serif details.
Copyright (c) 2010, Sebastian Kosch (sebastian@aldusleaf.org), with Reserved Font Name "Crimson Text". This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL