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Thorn Serif

Name: Thorn Serif
Brand: Type Forward
SKU: 292387377
Price: 161.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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About

Thorn Serif is a characterful font family inspired by the raw, punched typography of ancient Roman coinage. Carrying the hallmarks of this historic era, it features minimal stroke contrast and rugged, "carved" serifs as if struck by a matrix. It includes 8 weights (from a sharp Hairline to a monolithic Black), all available in a single variable font file. With broad language support, rich OpenType features, and carefully tuned spacing and kerning, Thorn Serif delivers a powerful, timeless aesthetic for high-impact display and editorial design.

Developed by Type Forward, Thorn Serif bridges ancient craftsmanship with modern digital typography. Its high x-height, compact ascenders, and unified proportions provide a solid, monumental appearance that retains maximum legibility. The typeface balances raw historical features with precise modern execution, performing reliably across headlines, branding, and packaging.

Key Characteristics

8 weights (Hairline to Black)
Variable font file included
Supports 220+ languages (Extended Latin, Cyrillic)
Minimal stroke contrast reflecting small-scale matrix cuts
High x-height with short ascenders and descenders for a compact structure
Unified letterform widths for a solid, monolithic feel
Pointy, carved serifs with uniform placement
Stylistic sets inspired by old Cyrillic inscriptions
Rich collection of historical and experimental ligatures
Includes obscure historical symbols (e.g., ❣, 𐫱) for extra character
Precisely tuned spacing and kerning across all weights

OpenType Features

Standard & Discretionary Ligatures
Stylistic Sets & Alternates
Contextual Alternates
Tabular & Old-Style Figures
Fractions & Small Numbers
Ordinals
Case-Sensitive Forms

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What software do I need to use this font?

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Note: As an exception, OpenType SVG fonts / color fonts require Photoshop CC 18.0+, Illustrator CC 22.0.0+, or InDesign CC 13.0.1+. To learn more about installing color fonts, check out this Color Font FAQ.