A high-contrast display serif drawing on 18th-century engraving and broad-nib calligraphy, with ball terminals and delicate serifs across 18 styles.
About
Built from references to engraved typography, classic calligraphy and Art Nouveau ornament, Selestin offers 681 characters per style with a full suite of OpenType features including contextual alternates, discretionary ligatures and 14 stylistic sets. Four numeral styles, lining through oldstyle, add typographic flexibility for demanding editorial and packaging applications. The family sits naturally in luxury branding and high-end print where visible craft and formal elegance are priorities.
Classification
Selestin is a high-contrast display serif with calligraphic origins and engraved letterform references, placing it firmly in the display category with a classical decorative serif subcategory informed by 18th-century engraving and Art Nouveau.