Apple Garamond Bold
Designed by ITC (International Typeface Corporation)
| Font Name | Apple Garamond |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | ITC (International Typeface Corporation) |
| Copyright | Copyright 1991 as an unpublished work by Bitstream Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 240 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.12 |
| Ascent | 879 |
| Descent | 236 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1115 |
| Max Advance Width | 1000 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -110 |
| Similar Fonts | ITC Garamond, EB Garamond, Adobe Garamond, Sabon |
Apple Garamond Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Apple Garamond Bold is a condensed variation of ITC Garamond that served as the primary corporate typeface for Apple Inc. from 1984 until 2002. This specific cut was commissioned to provide a more space-efficient version of the classic Garamond style, allowing Apple to maintain a sophisticated and humanistic brand image across diverse marketing materials. It is most famously associated with the Macintosh launch and the iconic 'Think Different' advertising campaign.
Characterized by its exceptionally high x-height and elegant, sharp serifs, the Bold weight provides a strong visual hierarchy while retaining the classic proportions of the Garamond family. While Apple eventually shifted its branding to Myriad and later San Francisco, Apple Garamond Bold remains a hallmark of classic desktop publishing and late 20th-century technology aesthetics, favored today for its nostalgic yet timeless appeal.
Apple Garamond Bold Best Uses
Used for creating a sophisticated and nostalgic corporate identity.
Ideal for high-impact headings in print magazines and classic book layouts.
Great for vintage-style advertisements that require a sense of authority and history.
Apple Garamond Bold Glyphs
Download Font
Package Size: 46.2 KB
Available Formats: .TTF