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Perpetua®

by Monotype
Individual Styles from $41.99 USD
Complete family of 7 fonts: $209.99 USD
The Perpetua Font Family was designed by Eric Gill and published by Monotype. Perpetua contains 7 styles and family package options.

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Perpetua was hailed as a fresh, new design, quite unlike any that preceded it, when it was released in the early 20th century. Along with its three titling fonts, it became one of the most used typeface families for fine book typography. Today, it is a staple for setting textual content in print and on screen.

First use was in the English translation of “The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity.” The roman was named “Perpetua.” The first italic, named “Felicity,” was a sloped roman. Later, a traditional, cursive, italic was designed. Perpetua was seven years in the making. While some sources give Perpetua a release date of 1929 based on early uses, but it was not a full commercial suite of fonts until 1932.

Historically associated with book publishing – especially fine editions and memorial inscriptions – Perpetua now shines beyond print. It can be an ideal choice for museum exhibition graphics, where readability, subtle beauty, and reverence for content are essential. Its architectural letterforms resonate powerfully across gallery wall text, description panels, and interpretive signage – melding gravitas and high levels of readability.

Designers: Eric Gill

Publisher: Monotype

Foundry: Monotype

Design Owner: Monotype

MyFonts debut: Dec 12, 2001

Perpetua® is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.

About Monotype

The Monotype Library is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of typefaces, featuring original designs of historical importance and a fresh range of contemporary and fashionable fonts. The Monotype Library includes thousands of timeless classics, hand-crafted revivals and original designs from many of the most innovative type designers and foundries in history. This distinctive, award-winning library of premium fonts provides brands and designers with a broad and reliable selection of typefaces for expressive typography in print and on screen. The Premium Foundry page can be viewed Here.

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