Grace Roman
Typespec · Paul Harpin
A classical roman serif by Paul Harpin, drawn with a brush-influenced approach that references the pre-inscription tradition of Roman lettering.
About
Paul Harpin designed Grace Roman as a personal exercise in classical typeface design, following his first release Laura. The letterforms lean into the painted origins of Roman capitals, before their forms were hardened by stone carving, lending the design a refined delicacy compared to more conventional classical revivals. Sales of the typeface contribute to Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support through the Buy Fonts Save Lives campaign.
Classification
Described as a classical Roman typeface with a painterly, brush-drawn quality; the designer references the pre-carving tradition of Roman lettering, placing it firmly in the classical roman subcategory.