PF Centura Font Family is a slab serif font created by Panos Vassiliou with a retro feel that’s perfect for any project that needs a touch of old-school charm. An early version of PF Centura was introduced in 1999 as Centura 3D, a two-style 3D design showcasing its innovative potential. This version, now part of the Archive collection, laid the groundwork for the comprehensive modern release. Today, PF Centura combines the decorative charm of Clarendon with the robustness of Antique, incorporating features tailored for contemporary typography.
PF Centura offers a broad range of weights (weight axis), from Light to Black, along with true italics (italic axis) across all styles for added versatility. It also includes an extensive range of widths (width axis), spanning from Compressed to Extended, enabling designers to tailor their work precisely. Figures are meticulously aligned with lowercase text rhythm, enhancing visual harmony. Unique additions include Stacked Fractions, a nod to historical metal types, and Unicase characters for bold visual impact. Full support for Latin, Greek and Cyrillic scripts, along with a set of visually appealing Arrows, further expands its versatility.
In summary, Clarendon and Antique typefaces shaped 19th-century typography by balancing aesthetics and practicality. PF Centura honors and modernizes this heritage, seamlessly blending historical elegance with innovative functionality. Its journey from a 3D design to a fully realized, feature-rich typeface underscores its enduring appeal and adaptability for diverse design challenges.
PF Centura Font is free for personal use. So, if you want to access more features and its full license contact Panos Vassiliou designer
