Modern Antiqua
Modern Antiqua is a display font by Wojciech Kalinowski, who drew it around 1995 for inscriptions he carved in stone. It is based on Roman square capitals with quirky lowercase added later, in one weight for fantasy titles and signs.
- Designed by
- Wojciech Kalinowski
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Modern Antiqua FAQ
Is Modern Antiqua free for commercial use?
Yes. Modern Antiqua 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 Modern Antiqua on Google Fonts?
Yes — Modern Antiqua is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Modern Antiqua?
You can download Modern Antiqua 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 Modern Antiqua?
Modern Antiqua 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 Modern Antiqua, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Modern Antiqua best used for?
Modern Antiqua is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.