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Updated Apr 3, 2026, 1:18 PM
Embedding
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fsType 8
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License not specified · Editable embedding allowed
Commercial Use Guidance
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Attribution & Foundry
This metadata points to David Berlow as the main credited source for the font.
Designer
Suitable for body text, headings, and general typesetting needs.
Avoid using where a very modern sans-serif is more appropriate.
Pairs well with a variety of fonts.
Ensure proper kerning and leading.
Use for both print and digital projects.
Categories
Serif
Styles
3
Source Format
ZIP archive
Font Family
Californian FB
Font Subfamily
Gras
Full Name
Californian FB Gras
PostScript Name
CalifornianFB-Bold
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Manufacturer
The Font Bureau, Inc.Vendor ID
FBI
Version
Version 1.00
Commercial Use Guidance
License terms are not explicit. Verify commercial rights with the source.
Description
In 1938 Goudy designed California Oldstyle & Italic, perhaps his most distinguished typeface, for private use of the University of California Press. In 1958 Lanston reissued it generally as Californian. Recently the roman was digitized for California by Carol Twombly; David Berlow redrew it when preparing italic & expert sets. Bold was drawn by Jane Patterson for the Font Bureau, who used it privately for four years before release.
Copyright
Copyright (c) 1989, 1994, 1997, 1998, The Font Bureau, Inc. Designed by David Berlow after Fred Goudy. All rights reserved.
Trademark
Copyright (c) 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989 The Font Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved. CalifornianFB is a trademark of The Font Bureau, Inc.
Test on different devices.
Use with a high level of contrast.