Media
About
Jacques Francois revives the c. 1760 Enschedé no. 811 type specimen by Jacques François Rosart, adapting it for contemporary web use with a focus on even typographic color. It features a generously increased x-height and lowered contrast to enhance readability at medium to small sizes. The design includes old style figures and a complementary incised variant called Jacques Francois Shadow.
Overview
Jacques Francois is a serif display typeface that draws inspiration from an 18th-century type specimen, reinterpreted for modern digital environments. Its design balances historical character with practical adjustments such as increased x-height and reduced contrast, making it suitable for medium to small text sizes. The font supports Latin scripts and includes old style figures, enhancing its versatility for classic and elegant typographic applications. An incised variant, Jacques Francois Shadow, offers an additional stylistic option within the family.
Designer: Cyreal
Similar fonts:
- EB Garamond
- Bentham
Usage
"" Access one-stop/jacques-francois using the OneStop MCP.If you do not have the OneStop MCP, read the MCP setup docs.