Gelasio - Google Fonts

About

Gelasio is an original typeface that is metrics compatible with Georgia in its Regular, Bold, Italic and Bold Italic weights. Its design was inspired by an original printed sample of a French Transitional typeface which follows the Romain Du Roi typeface introduced in 1702.

As a transitional type, it is marked by an interest in rational planning and it has a tension between rigor and expression. It feels generally formal and rational but its rounded terminals make it more contemporary and friendly. It also offers an occasional flourish, especially in the italics.

The June 2022 update offers an major language support update.

In March 2024, the glyph set for GF Africa Pri has been enhanced with improved diacritics, along with the addition of some other basic language support from the 'Beyond' glyph set. Updates were also made to currency symbols, other symbols, spaces, and NSM localization.

To contribute, see github.com/SorkinType/Gelasio.

Designer

Eben Sorkin

Eben Sorkin enjoys making type with definite personalities optimized for specific typographic purposes. He has been designing type since 2009.

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