Clarendon
Classic slab serif from Fann Street Foundry, the original Egyptian that defined a genre.
- Designed by
- Robert Besley
- Foundry
- URW
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 5 weights
Free alternatives to Clarendon
The closest free alternative to Clarendon is Ultra, a heavy Clarendon-style slab. For text weights, use Domine or Sanchez.
- Ultra (Close match) A heavy Clarendon-style slab in one weight.
- Sanchez (Similar feel) A slab serif with an italic, sturdy in text and headlines.
- Domine (Similar feel) A sturdy serif with weights from 400 to 700, drawn for body text on screens.
Clarendon FAQ
Is Clarendon free for commercial use?
Clarendon is a commercial typeface from URW. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.
Is Clarendon on Google Fonts?
Clarendon isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by URW.
How do I download Clarendon?
Clarendon is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.
What fonts pair well with Clarendon?
Clarendon 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 Clarendon, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Clarendon best used for?
Clarendon is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.