Oranienbaum
serif · Designed by Oleg Pospelov, Jovanny Lemonad
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Oranienbaum is a serif typeface with a classical, old-style structure that draws on the tradition of 18th-century book typography. Its letterforms have moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, slightly bracketed serifs, and a slightly condensed feel that gives it an efficient yet refined appearance on the page. It carries a sense of quiet authority without being stiff or overly formal. The overall tone is literary and composed, sitting comfortably between elegant and functional. It renders particularly well at larger sizes where its details become more visible, though it holds up reasonably well in body text at comfortable reading sizes.
Oranienbaum works well as a headline or display font for editorial projects such as literary magazines, long-form journalism platforms, or book-related websites where a traditional typographic voice is appropriate. It suits branding for heritage businesses, independent publishers, specialty food or wine brands, or cultural institutions that want to communicate credibility and tradition without resorting to generic serif choices. It also fits nicely in book interior design or print layouts where a classically styled typeface is needed for chapter headings, pull quotes, or section titles without requiring a premium or obscure font.
Best suited for: Consider Oranienbaum for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.
Design considerations: This ProFont page provides one available variant, so typographic hierarchy will need to come primarily from size, spacing, color, or a supporting family. Test Oranienbaum with real project copy at the intended scale before using it across multiple text roles.
Pairing guidance: Consider Playfair Display for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Lora for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and EB Garamond for editorial headings or longer supporting text, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Oranienbaum.
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Oranienbaum at a glance
Oleg Pospelov, Jovanny Lemonad
SIL Open Font License 1.1
August 2012
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Serif
4
Google Fonts
Oranienbaum styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Oranienbaum character map
Which languages does Oranienbaum support?
Oranienbaum includes 4 character sets:
- Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Cyrillic-script languages
- Cyrillic Extended: additional Cyrillic letters used in languages such as Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
- 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
Can I use Oranienbaum commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Oranienbaum 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.