Besley
Besley is an antique slab serif by Owen Earl, inspired by Robert Besley's Clarendon, with slightly rounded corners for warmth. Six weights with matching italics take it from sturdy text to heavy poster headlines.
- Designed by
- Owen Earl
- Foundry
- indestructible type
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 6 weights
- License
- Open Source
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Besley FAQ
Is Besley free for commercial use?
Yes. Besley is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Besley on Google Fonts?
Yes — Besley is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Besley?
You can download Besley for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Besley?
Besley 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 Besley, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Besley best used for?
Besley is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.