Crimson Text
Crimson Text is a book serif by Sebastian Kosch in the tradition of old-style, Garamond-inspired typefaces. It gives essays and long reads a classic printed-page feel, with three weights and italics.
- Designed by
- Sebastian Kosch
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 3 weights
Font Pairings with Crimson Text
- PT Sans + Crimson Text
- Archivo Narrow + Crimson Text
- Ubuntu + Crimson Text
- Archivo + Crimson Text
- Noto Sans + Crimson Text
- Source Sans 3 + Crimson Text
- Overpass + Crimson Text
- Rosario + Crimson Text
- Geologica + Crimson Text
- Libre Franklin + Crimson Text
- Quattrocento Sans + Crimson Text
- Crimson Text + Arsenal
- Crimson Text + Atkinson Hyperlegible
- Crimson Text + Ysabeau Infant
- Crimson Pro + Crimson Text
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Crimson Text FAQ
Is Crimson Text free for commercial use?
Yes. Crimson Text 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 Crimson Text on Google Fonts?
Yes — Crimson Text is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Crimson Text?
You can download Crimson Text 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 Crimson Text?
Crimson Text 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 Crimson Text, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Crimson Text best used for?
Crimson Text is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.