King James 1611
King James 1611 is a textura blackletter traced under a microscope from a reproduction of the 1611 King James Bible, with tight vertical strokes and the dense gray of early printed scripture. It has one weight, covers Cyrillic and Greek, and can be set in medieval or modern spelling, so use it for scripture, certificates, and historical titles, ideally with EB Garamond alongside.
- Designed by
- Fredrick Brennan
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
- License
- SIL OFL 1.1
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King James 1611 FAQ
Is King James 1611 free for commercial use?
King James 1611 is available from its maker for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is King James 1611 on Google Fonts?
King James 1611 isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by its maker.
How do I download King James 1611?
You can download King James 1611 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 King James 1611?
King James 1611 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 King James 1611, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is King James 1611 best used for?
King James 1611 is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.