font-limelight ☆

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Type: Cask | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: font typography display serif google-fonts

Install: brew install --cask font-limelight

About:
Limelight is a display serif typeface designed by Joe Prince, available through Google Fonts. It features high contrast and condensed letterforms, evoking a theatrical and retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic movie posters and stage signage. Its distinctive style makes it ideal for creating bold, eye-catching headlines and display text.

Key Features:

High contrast strokes for dramatic visual impact
Condensed letterforms for efficient space usage
Optimized for large-size display use
Available in a single Regular weight
Open source and freely licensed

Use Cases:

Theatrical posters and event flyers
Magazine headlines and title treatments
Branding for creative or entertainment projects
Web typography for impactful hero sections

Alternatives:

Playfair Display – Similar high-contrast serif style but with a slightly more modern and less condensed structure
Abril Fatface – Comparable dramatic serif with heavier weight and more pronounced serifs

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