Cagliostro

sans-serif · Designed by MADType

Cagliostro: Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz

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Cagliostro is a sans-serif display typeface with a distinctly geometric and slightly condensed structure. Its letterforms carry a vintage, almost art deco sensibility, with clean strokes and a composed, upright stance that gives it a sense of authority without feeling rigid. The overall personality leans toward the classical and refined, sitting somewhere between a heritage serif and a modern geometric sans. It reads well at larger sizes and has enough character to stand on its own without needing much visual support from surrounding design elements.

Cagliostro works well for brand identities that want to communicate craftsmanship, tradition, or a premium quality, particularly for food and beverage labels, artisanal product packaging, or boutique hospitality brands. It is also a strong choice for editorial headings in print-adjacent digital publications where a slightly nostalgic tone is appropriate. Additionally, it suits movie or event poster typography, where its structured geometry reads clearly from a distance and adds a timeless, polished feel without veering into overly decorative territory.

Best suited for: Cagliostro suits packaging design, editorial headlines, event promotion materials, and brand identity applications where geometric clarity and vintage refinement enhance perceived quality.

Design considerations: As a single-weight display typeface, Cagliostro works best at prominent sizes where its geometric structure and composed letterforms create visual impact. Its condensed proportions and art deco sensibility may require careful letter-spacing adjustments in longer text runs to maintain legibility and visual rhythm.

Pairing guidance: Pair Cagliostro with Playfair Display for sophisticated editorial layouts where both fonts share classical refinement at different scales, use Lato as a neutral, highly legible companion for body text and supporting information, and consider Pinyon Script as an accent for premium packaging or invitations where handwritten warmth complements geometric precision.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lato Pinyon Script

Cagliostro at a glance

Designer

MADType

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Cagliostro styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Cagliostro character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Cagliostro support?

Cagliostro includes one character set:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Cagliostro commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Cagliostro 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.

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Cagliostro FAQ

Is Cagliostro free for commercial use?

Yes. Cagliostro is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Cagliostro include?

Cagliostro comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Cagliostro support Cyrillic?

No. Cagliostro supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Cagliostro?

Cagliostro was designed by MADType. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2011.