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IM Fell Great Primer

Google Fonts · Igino Marini · 2007

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IM Fell Great Primer specimen from Google Fonts

The Great Primer cut of the Fell revival series, balancing historical texture with versatile proportions.

About

IM Fell Great Primer draws from the Great Primer size in the Bodleian's Fell collection, offering proportions that sit comfortably between the more intimate English cut and the grand French Canon. Its worn, irregular strokes give it the same period authenticity as its siblings, making it useful across book design, editorial work, and historically themed branding. The mid-range scale makes it one of the more adaptable faces in the family.

Classification

Based on the Great Primer cut from the Fell collection, this revival sits between the English and French Canon in terms of scale, with characteristic worn strokes and historical irregularity. The proportions are sturdy and well-suited to text and display settings alike.

Weights

Regular

Languages

Latin

Tags

serifeditorialdisplayvintagerevivalhigh-contrastexpressiveheadlinefreeopen-source