Overview
Cardo is a large Unicode font designed specifically for classicists and scholars, featuring a high-quality Old Style aesthetic. It supports a wide range of modern languages and includes typographic features essential for scholarly work.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Greek and Greek Extended, making it suitable for multilingual environments.
Available in Regular and Bold weights, including Italic styles, Supporting a wide variety of text compositions.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Cardo was developed by David Perry to meet the typographic needs of academic professionals. The design incorporates features that facilitate high-quality typesetting, making it ideal for scholarly publications.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Greek | Greek Extended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ΑαΩωΣ | Ἀἀῶῳ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ΑαΩωΣ | Ἀἀῶῳ |
| Italic (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ΑαΩωΣ | Ἀἀῶῳ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | David Perry |
| Official Link | – |

