Cerne
Cerne is a color script font that recreates the pointed insular minuscule of the Book of Cerne, a ninth-century prayerbook, with text set in the scribe's ink color and capitals picked out in pigment tones. It has one weight and renders small and faint, so set it large for titles, invitations, and historical pieces, and expect its colors to override your CSS.
- Designed by
- Peter S. Baker
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
- License
- SIL OFL 1.1
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Cerne FAQ
Is Cerne free for commercial use?
Cerne is available from its maker for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Cerne on Google Fonts?
Cerne isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by its maker.
How do I download Cerne?
You can download Cerne for free directly from its maker. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Cerne?
Cerne 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 Cerne, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Cerne best used for?
Cerne is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.