Joscelyn
Joscelyn is a faithful digital version of a Renaissance secretary hand, taken from the scribe who copied John Joscelyn's Historiola in a Cambridge manuscript, with looping ascenders, long s forms, and letters that change shape by context. It has one weight and is deliberately hard to read, so use it for historical titles, props, and scholarly facsimiles rather than anything that must be read quickly.
- Designed by
- Peter S. Baker
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
- License
- SIL OFL 1.1
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Joscelyn FAQ
Is Joscelyn free for commercial use?
Joscelyn is available from its maker for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Joscelyn on Google Fonts?
Joscelyn isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by its maker.
How do I download Joscelyn?
You can download Joscelyn 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 Joscelyn?
Joscelyn 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 Joscelyn, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Joscelyn best used for?
Joscelyn is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.