Marcellus
Marcellus is a flared serif by Astigmatic, inspired by classic Roman inscription lettering. It has one weight, so use it for calm, elegant headings and pair it with its small caps sibling Marcellus SC for titles.
- Foundry
- Astigmatic
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
- License
- Open Source
Font Pairings with Marcellus
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Marcellus FAQ
Is Marcellus free for commercial use?
Yes. Marcellus 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 Marcellus on Google Fonts?
Yes — Marcellus is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Marcellus?
You can download Marcellus 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 Marcellus?
Marcellus 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 Marcellus, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Marcellus best used for?
Marcellus is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.