Last Updated on January 4, 2021
There was a time when the Phoenicians became a leading trade power. Their fleets coming from what is now Lebanon carried not only goods, but also their writing system. This in turn, became the foundation of the Greek alphabet.
The Greek alphabet was one of the first systems where letters represented sounds, as opposed to ideogramic systems (characters that symbolize an idea without telling the sounds used to say it, i.e. numerals).
They adapted the Phoenician writing system and made further innovations to suit their needs (such as words that start with vowels, which are not found in the Phoenician system). Its direct approach gave away how a word is supposed to be said, and did away with a reader needing to figure out what a set of symbols is trying to say.
The Greek alphabet’s success then became the model of other writing systems, such as Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.
Inspired by history? Here is a list of Greek and Greek-based fonts for your collection.
Greek Fonts
1. Millennium Blackletter Typeface

Headfonts created this gem by fusing Gothic culture and monoline illustrations, giving any project a vintage feel.
Download Millennium Blackletter Typeface
2. Favarotta Family

Named after a Medieval-era settlement, Eurotypo chose a style close to what is seen on Italian print books of the period.
3. LordRat AOE

This Astigmatic product gives a project an offbeat, paper-cut look through bold and quick lines.
4. 1431 Humane Niccoli

GLC Foundry developed this font based on the lettering found in later works on an acclaimed Italian calligrapher.
5. Diocletian

Type Fleet made this font with capturing the essence of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s palace in mind.
6. Fnord Roman Collection

Sleek curves and long lines make this Goode Photography font great for titles, headlines, logos, and brands.
Download Fnord Roman Collection
7. Artica Pro Family

Greentype offers this classic Roman-inspired font in five weights.
8. Romina

Rosario Nocera packages 7 weights from extra light to extra bold with matching italics.
9. Marcellus Pro

From Siggy & Sands, this font takes inspiration from classic Roman letterforms through the Trajan titling style.
10. 1525 Durer Initials OTF

This font from GLC Foundry is based on the lettering found in Albrecht Dürer’s handbook of drawing with compass and ruler.
Download 1525 Durer Initials OTF
11. Mussica OT

Corradine Fonts’ hybrid font takes on classical curves and strokes while keeping a smooth, modern look.
12. Imperija Roman

LM Typeface creates this display font drawing inspiration from stone-engraved lettering found in Slovenia.
13. Anko Regular

You can get an 8-weight font package made with smooth strokes, moderate stem contrasts, and soft edges from this Eko Blamantara typeface.
14. Antiqua

For titles and headlines that require a First Century Roman touch, this GOICHA product fills that need.
15. Navarone

From the lettering used in the titling of the 1962 film “The Guns of Navarone”, this all-capitals typeface takes on a classic Roman feel.
16. Biblia

Radiqx Press’ version on a 1929 font designed by Carl Albert Fahrenwaldt is a lighter approach from the original while keeping the classic look.
17. Democrazia Volume

URW draws inspiration from the Democracy of Athens to create a delicate, yet firm-looking font.
18. Kyril

Nomad Visuals presents a font with a lyrical feel that gives a traditional Greek touch.
19. Legan

From Peggo Fonts foundry, this font follows the classical pattern used at Trajan’s Column.
20. Antiquarian Scribe

Three Islands Press recreates an uncommon hand-lettering style found in Henri Abraham Chatelain’s atlas released between 1705 and 1732.
21. Commodus

This all-caps font from Allen Valley comes in thee variations inspired by the Greek alphabet.
22. Ancient English Creative Alphabet

ExpressShop presents a font based on old Greek designs.
Download Ancient English Creative Alphabet
23. Stoa Caps

This all-caps typeface from Lettering Garage is patterned after stone wall engravings and Stoicism.
24. Rojenstone Font

This timeless Roman serif font from pixaroma is effective with vintage and modern luxury projects.
25. Kitsch

Zetafonts presents a hybrid typeface that combines classical Latin and medieval Gothic lettering.
26. Pagkaki Greek Font

This product from Nantia gives you an all-caps font that works great with projects that need the classical, artistic touch.
27. GNF-Olympian Font

George Nikolaidis presents an all-caps font that supports both English and Greek.
28. Petit Nuage Signature Font

If you’re into projects that prefer a classic, handwritten feel, trust that this font will get it done.
Download Petit Nuage Signature Font
29. Greek Font

From Cat Made Pattern, this font will give your project that ancient Greek vibe.
30. Tavernaki

This typeface supports Latin and Greek characters if your project needs a smooth, handwritten look.