Copperplate Gothic

Engraved-style capitals designed by Frederic Goudy in 1901.

Designed by
Frederic Goudy
Foundry
Linotype
Category
display
Styles
2 weights

Free alternatives to Copperplate Gothic

The closest free alternative to Copperplate Gothic is Copperplate CC, an open font in the same engraved, all-caps style. Cinzel and Forum work for classical titles.

  1. Copperplate CC (Close match) An open-source copperplate in the same engraved, all-caps style.
  2. Cinzel (Similar feel) Classical Roman capitals with weights from 400 to 900.
  3. Forum (Similar feel) Roman-style capitals with a matching lowercase, in one weight.
See all 4 free alternatives to Copperplate Gothic

Copperplate Gothic FAQ

Is Copperplate Gothic free for commercial use?

Copperplate Gothic is a commercial typeface from Linotype. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is Copperplate Gothic on Google Fonts?

Copperplate Gothic isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Linotype.

How do I download Copperplate Gothic?

Copperplate Gothic is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.

What fonts pair well with Copperplate Gothic?

Copperplate Gothic 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 Copperplate Gothic, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Copperplate Gothic best used for?

Copperplate Gothic is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.