Bodoni Moda SC
serif · Designed by Owen Earl
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Bodoni Moda SC is a high-contrast serif typeface with sharp, elegant letterforms derived from classical Bodoni design principles. The small caps variant gives it a structured, formal quality that reads as authoritative without being stiff. Its thick-to-thin stroke transitions are pronounced, creating a strong visual rhythm that draws attention. The overall personality is polished and refined, sitting comfortably in the space between traditional print typography and contemporary luxury aesthetics. It carries weight on the page without requiring large sizes to make an impact.
This typeface works well for fashion and luxury brand identities where a premium feel needs to be established quickly through typography alone. Editorial design is another natural fit, particularly for magazine covers, pull quotes, or section headers where its high contrast makes a clear visual statement. It also performs well in wedding and event stationery, where the formality and classical proportions align with the tone clients expect. In digital contexts, it suits landing pages for high-end products, portfolio headers, or any interface element where the goal is to signal quality over accessibility.
Best suited for: Consider Bodoni Moda SC for luxury brand identities, high-end editorial layouts, premium product pages, and formal event stationery where typographic elegance signals quality.
Design considerations: The small caps styling and pronounced stroke contrast work across twelve weight and italic variants, offering flexibility for hierarchy and emphasis in extended compositions. Its formal character may benefit from careful sizing and spacing in digital contexts to maintain legibility alongside its visual impact.
Pairing guidance: Pair Bodoni Moda SC with Cormorant Garamond for layered serif sophistication, Lato for contemporary contrast between classical and modern sans-serif voices, or DM Mono to introduce structured technical elements while preserving the overall premium aesthetic.
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Bodoni Moda SC at a glance
Owen Earl
SIL Open Font License 1.1
June 2024
September 2025
12 (6 weights + italics)
Yes: optical size 6–96, weight 400–900
Serif
4
Google Fonts
All 12 Bodoni Moda SC styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Bodoni Moda SC character map
Which languages does Bodoni Moda SC support?
Bodoni Moda SC includes 4 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
- Math: mathematical symbols and operators
- Symbols: arrows, shapes and other technical symbols
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Bodoni Moda SC commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Bodoni Moda SC 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.