Optimus Princeps

by Manfred Klein · Website

Optimus Princeps is a classical Roman serif from Manfred Klein, closely inspired by the inscriptional capitals found on Trajan's Column. The letterforms carry that timeless, chiseled elegance of ancient Roman epigraphy, with refined proportions and a small-caps structure that feels authoritative without being stiff. A strong choice for formal headlines, book titles, and institutional branding where you want something that carries centuries of weight.