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Mrs Eaves is a serif typeface with small caps and petite caps. Zuzana Licko made it in 1996 as a redesign of John Baskerville’s typeface from 1757. Use it for book-style text and headings that need a classic look.
About the Mrs Eaves font
John Baskerville drew the original typeface in Birmingham, England, in 1757. It is known for sharp contrast between thin and thick strokes. Mrs Eaves takes its name from Sarah Eaves, Baskerville’s wife.
Zuzana Licko’s 1996 version keeps the Baskerville shapes but lowers the contrast. The thin strokes are heavier and the thick strokes are lighter. The family also includes small caps and petite caps. Petite caps sit between small capitals and full capitals in size, so they work well for labels and short headings.
The family is also listed on Adobe Fonts.
Font TypeFace
The character map below shows the full family, including the small caps and petite caps.
License Information
The free version of Mrs Eaves is for personal use. For commercial use, such as products or client work, you need to buy a license from the distributor. Check the license before you use the font in any paid project.
Font information
| Name | Mrs Eaves |
| Style | Serif |
| Author | Zuzana Licko (1996), John Baskerville (1757) |
| File Format | TTF |
| Font Licence | Free for personal use |
| Type | Truetype |
Mrs Eaves Font Family
The family includes roman and italic styles, bold styles and several small caps sets.
- Mrs Eaves OT Roman
- Mrs Eaves OT Italic
- Mrs Eaves OT Bold
- Mrs Eaves OT Bold Italic
- Mrs Eaves Roman Lining
- Mrs Eaves Roman Small Caps
- Mrs Eaves Roman All Small Caps
- Mrs Eaves Roman All Petite Caps
- Mrs Eaves Roman Petite Caps
Mrs Eaves Font Free Download
Press the Download button below to get the free Mrs Eaves zip file. It includes the full set of styles. Use the free version for personal projects only.
How to use Mrs Eaves font
On Windows, unzip the download, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book. Restart your design app if the font does not appear in its list.
For step-by-step help, read the install guides for PC and Mac.
Designers use Mrs Eaves for body text, headings and documents that need a traditional feel. The small caps sets work well for chapter titles, labels and captions. If you plan to use it in a logo, check the license first.
In Canva, search the font list for Mrs Eaves first. If it is missing and your plan allows uploads, upload the TTF file. If not, type the text in a desktop app, save it as a PNG and place that image in Canva.
Fonts similar to Mrs Eaves
If Mrs Eaves does not fit your project, these pages on this site cover serif fonts with a similar feel:
More Baskerville-style fonts
- Bentham
- URW Baskerville
- Baskerville Nova Pro
- New Baskerville FS
- Carrig Pro
- Carrig Basic
- Garvis Pro
- Winthorpe
- Freight Text Pro
- Baskerville Pro
- Baskerville
- Mysl font
FAQ
What is the Mrs Eaves font?
Mrs Eaves is a serif typeface with small caps and petite caps. Zuzana Licko made it in 1996 as a redesign of John Baskerville’s 1757 typeface.
Is Mrs Eaves font free to download?
Yes. The Download button on this page gives you the free version. It is for personal use, so check the license before you use it in paid work.
Can I use Mrs Eaves for commercial work?
Not with the free version. For commercial use, buy a license from the distributor. Read the terms before you use the font on products or client work.
Currently considering Mrs Eaves Font for my website logo design. Wish me luck!
Very useful font, well done and thanks for sharing.
Good font.
This font has some good shapes. Thanks for the share.
Such color, many shapes, so sleek font. Love it!