Mermaid Bold Font

Mermaid Bold, designed by Scott Simpson, is a free high-contrast serif with the poised drama of Didone-inspired display lettering. Its tall, tightly drawn forms combine hairline serifs with broad black strokes, and the rounded joins and oversized dot add a slightly eccentric note.

Its fashion-editorial character makes it a convincing choice for magazine covers, fragrance packaging, and event posters, where the sharp stroke changes lend the lettering an elegant edge. It will speak most directly to fashion, beauty, and boutique audiences drawn to refined typography with a theatrical streak.

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Mermaid is a high-contrast transitional serif typeface with swash capitals, diacritics, and special characters. It is free for personal use. Information about commercial licenses is available by email:

wmscottsimpsonjr@gmail.com

Swash capitals are included in a separate font file for easier access.