Fonts similar to Caslon
4 free Google Fonts that share Caslon’s structure, compared side by side. Type your own text to test them.
About Caslon
The English old style used to print the US Declaration of Independence. “When in doubt, use Caslon.”
How to spot it
- Irregular, lively letterforms
- Bracketed, sturdy serifs
- A with a cupped apex
- Distinctive italic with ornate capitals
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Free alternatives to Caslon
Caslon Quartz 1234
Direct Caslon revival for screen.
View on Google Fonts ↗Caslon Quartz 1234
Old style with a similar bookish warmth.
View on Google Fonts ↗Caslon Quartz 1234
Old-style text face with many weights.
View on Google Fonts ↗Caslon Quartz 1234
Lively old style for literature.
View on Google Fonts ↗Choosing between them
Start with Libre Caslon Text if you need the most faithful substitute. Direct Caslon revival for screen. If you want the same feeling with a little more personality, try Alegreya. For body text, check the specimen at 16–18px: some display-leaning alternatives look closest in headlines but tire the eye in paragraphs.
Pairing one of these with a contrasting serif or sans? Open it in the font pairing generator.
Questions people ask
What is the closest free font to Caslon?
Libre Caslon Text is the closest free alternative in our list: direct Caslon revival for screen. Other good options are EB Garamond and Crimson Pro.
What kind of font is Caslon?
Caslon is a old-style serif. Diagonal stress (thinnest at 11 and 5 o’clock on the “o”), bracketed serifs, modest contrast, slanted “e” crossbar in older designs.
How can I tell Caslon apart from lookalikes?
Check these details: irregular, lively letterforms; bracketed, sturdy serifs; a with a cupped apex; distinctive italic with ornate capitals.
Are these Caslon alternatives free for commercial use?
Yes. All alternatives listed are Google Fonts released under open licences (SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0) that allow commercial use.