Clarendon
Heavy display font
Clarendon is a style of typeface characterized by thick, bracketed serifs and relatively low contrast between thick and thin strokes.
Developed in the mid-nineteenth century, it was designed for emphasis in printed matter and remains popular for headlines, signage, and displays where bold readability is needed: The wanted poster used classic Clarendon type.
Typeface with thick terminals
- VictorianOf a prim era
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- displayPresentation for viewing
- headlineNews article title
poster · broadsheet · advertising · 19th-century · Egyptian · blocky · sturdy · Rockwell
Following long-held customs
- classicOf lasting excellence
- vintageQuality from past eras
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- timelessUnaffected by eras
historic · retro · antique · nostalgic · Western · Americana · rustic · industrial
Easy to understand
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- crispFirm and breakable
- distinctClearly distinguishable, separate
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
clean · accessible · print · visibility · plain · simple · uncluttered · easy-to-read
slab-serif
Typeface with thick terminals
- VictorianOf a prim era
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- displayPresentation for viewing
headline · poster · broadsheet · advertising · 19th-century · Egyptian · blocky · sturdy · Rockwell · Memphis
traditional
Following long-held customs
timeless · historic · retro · antique · nostalgic · Western · Americana · rustic · industrial · authoritative
readable
Easy to understand
sharp · clean · accessible · print · visibility · plain · simple · uncluttered · easy-to-read · user-friendly
bold
Courageous and daring
strong · solid · dense · impactful · forceful · assertive · prominent · commanding · robust · substantial