PMN Caecilia® Perfect Font Pairings
FOUNDRY: Monotype
DESIGNER: Peter Matthias
CLASSIFICATION: Slab Serif
ABOUT THE FAMILY:
- One of the most influential reading tools of the Information Age – the Amazon Kindle® – initially used PMN Caecilia as a standard font for its books.
- PMN Caecilia combines classical overtones with a contemporary vibe, creating a friendly and versatile slab serif family. Its large x-height, open counters, simple character shapes and sturdy serifs all contribute to the design’s high levels of legibility.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FONTS THAT PAIR WELL WITH PMN CAECILIA:
- Virtually any sans serif design will pair well with PMN Caecilia. Geometric Sans, like ITC Avant Garde Gothic® and Harmonia Sans™ and provide a powerful counterpoint, while Grotesques like Helvetica® Now and Classic Grotesque™ complement PMN Caecilia’s calligraphic overtones.
- If you choose a serif typeface, it should be obviously different from PMN Caecilia. Consider designs like Albertus™ or Quorum™
- Avoid other Slab Serif and Clarendon designs, like Egyptian Slate™, Charter™ and Rockwell® Nova
PMN CAECILIA PAIRING WITH DISPLAY FONTS
PMN CAECILIA PAIRING WITH TEXT FONTS
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