Times New Roman

serif
1931

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Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Designer
Stanley Morison and Victor Lardent
Release Year
1931
Category
serif
Description
Times New Roman is a classic serif typeface that originated from a collaboration between Stanley Morison and Victor Lardent in 1931. Commissioned by The Times, the design was inspired by the older Monotype typeface named Plantin, reflecting a trend towards more robust designs reminiscent of eighteenth-century printing traditions. The main distinction is an enhanced contrast between strokes for a crisper image. Due to its high x-height and short descenders, it's suitable for tight line spacing and works well in both print and digital media.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding
  • Print publications
  • Books and magazines

Usage Instructions

To create a timeless, traditional feel for your designs, consider using Times New Roman in applications such as newspapers, books, or corporate branding. Its high readability makes it an excellent choice for body text in editorial design or web interfaces. Remember to balance its heaviness with ample white space for optimal legibility.

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