Caslon
A classic old-style serif dating back to the 1720s. Known for its warm, readable character and the timeless adage: "When in doubt, use Caslon."
- Designed by
- William Caslon
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 4 weights
Free alternatives to Caslon
The best free alternatives to Caslon are Libre Caslon Text for body text and Libre Caslon Display for headlines.
- Libre Caslon Text (Close match) A Caslon made for body text on the web, regular and bold with italics.
- Libre Caslon Display (Close match) A Caslon made for headlines, in one weight.
- EB Garamond (Similar feel) A Garamond based on Claude Garamond's own type, with weights from 400 to 800 and italics.
Websites that use Caslon
Caslon FAQ
Is Caslon free for commercial use?
Caslon is a commercial typeface from Various Foundries. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.
Is Caslon on Google Fonts?
Caslon isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Various Foundries.
How do I download Caslon?
Caslon is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.
What fonts pair well with Caslon?
Caslon pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Caslon, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Caslon best used for?
Caslon is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.