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Empirica Font Family

Empirica revisits the grand style of Ancient Rome (and adds a touch of French influence as well) to build a modern family, projecting grace and authority. First commissioned for magazine headlines, its close spacing and delicate serifs are ideal for large sizes. Through months of research and invention, designers Tobias Frere-Jones and Nina Stössinger created a family of six weights with italics. Ranging from graceful to gutsy, Empirica offers a full palette for editorial, branding and identity projects. For the largest headline settings, Empirica offers alternate short descenders for tighter line spacing.