Willy Caslon – Contemporary Serif Revival

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Willy Caslon is a Serif typeface with a modern, elegant, bold mood suited for Editorial, Poster, Branding designed by Juan Bruce, Latinotype Team and published by LatinoType.

Why you should consider Willy Caslon

Willy Caslon is a contemporary serif typeface that reinterprets the English tradition of William Caslon with a modern sensibility. Designed by Juan Bruce and the Latinotype Team, it adapts classic forms to current reading rhythms, offering a family of 10 styles including italics and bold weights.

Visual character

The typeface features robust serifs with moderate contrast, lending it a sturdy yet graceful appearance. Its italic styles introduce subtle calligraphic flourishes that enhance readability and add dynamic movement. The letterforms balance traditional proportions with contemporary details, such as slightly condensed widths and open counters, making it legible in both print and digital contexts.

Best use cases

• Magazine body text requiring clear serif readability
• Eye-catching poster headlines with elegant weight variety
• Branding projects needing a serif with historical roots and modern flair

Font pairing ideas

• Pair with a clean Sans Serif like Montserrat to provide a neutral, geometric contrast that highlights Willy Caslon’s classic serif details.
• Combine with a simple Slab Serif such as Roboto Slab to reinforce the serif character while offering a sturdier, blockier texture for emphasis.
• Use a minimalistic Sans Serif like Open Sans for body copy when Willy Caslon is used in display or headline roles, ensuring text clarity and hierarchy.

Font Features

• Includes 10 styles with matching italics
• OpenType features including small caps and ligatures
• Supports Latin script with extensive glyph set

What’s Included

• 10 font styles: Regular, Italic, Book, Book Italic, Semi Bold, Semi Bold Italic, Bold, Bold Italic, Black, Black Italic
• Webfont and desktop licenses available

Pricing

• Individual styles start at $39.00 USD
• Complete family of 10 fonts priced at $189.00 USD
• Essential 4-font pack available for $99.00 USD

Font details

• Font Style: Serif
• Font Mood: Modern, Elegant, and Bold
• Font Use Case: Editorial, Poster, and Branding
• Designer: Juan Bruce and Latinotype Team
• Foundry: Latinotype
• Contains 10 styles with italics
• Available for desktop and webfont use