Kells SD Font

Kells SD by Deffeyes Design is a free high-contrast serif with an elegant, slightly eccentric cut. Broad curves and very fine cross strokes meet sharp, flared serifs, giving the letters a lively silhouette that feels more drawn than mechanically polished.

Book covers are its strongest setting, especially for literary fiction or historical subjects, and the same dramatic forms suit theatre posters and boutique packaging. Its mix of refinement and irregular detail will appeal to publishers, arts organizations, and small brands looking for lettering with an old-world edge.

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Updated in August 2009 with a full character set.