Crimson Pro
serif · Designed by Jacques Le Bailly
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Crimson Pro is a refined serif typeface with roots in classical book typography. It draws from the tradition of old-style text faces, featuring moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, slightly angled stress, and bracketed serifs that give it a warm but structured appearance. The letterforms are well-proportioned for extended reading, with an open feel that keeps it legible at smaller sizes. It is not flashy or decorative, but it carries a sense of quiet authority and literary character that holds up across a range of contexts.
For editorial work, Crimson Pro performs well as a body typeface in long-form articles, digital magazines, and online newspapers where readability and typographic tone matter. It is also a solid choice for book or report design, whether printed or presented as a PDF, where its classical proportions feel appropriate and unobtrusive. In branding, particularly for publishers, educational institutions, or heritage-oriented brands, Crimson Pro can serve as a primary typeface that communicates credibility and thoughtfulness without feeling stiff or dated.
Best suited for: Consider Crimson Pro for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.
Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 16 available variants, giving the family room to establish emphasis and hierarchy without changing typefaces. Test the selected weights with real project copy, spacing, and line lengths before committing to the final layout.
Pairing guidance: Consider Playfair Display for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Source Sans 3 for body copy, navigation, or interface text, and DM Mono for code, data, labels, or technical details, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Crimson Pro.
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Crimson Pro at a glance
Jacques Le Bailly
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2018
September 2025
16 (8 weights + italics)
Yes: weight 200–900
Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 16 Crimson Pro styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Crimson Pro character map
Which languages does Crimson Pro support?
Crimson Pro includes 3 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Crimson Pro commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Crimson Pro is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.