ITC Benguiat Std Book Bold
Designed by Edward Benguiat
| Font Name | ITC Benguiat Std Book |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Serif / Decorative |
| Designer | Edward Benguiat |
| Copyright | © 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. |
| License | Commercial Use (License Required) |
| Total Character | 253 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.16 |
| Ascent | 1858 |
| Descent | 512 |
| Units Per em | 2048 |
| Total Vertical Range | 2370 |
| Max Advance Width | 2908 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -256 |
| Similar Fonts | ITC Korinna, Souvenir, Windlass, Windsor |
ITC Benguiat Std Book Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
ITC Benguiat was designed by the prolific type designer Ed Benguiat and released by the International Typeface Corporation in 1978. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement, the typeface features a high x-height and distinctively curvy, organic strokes. The Book Bold weight specifically offers a robust presence that maintains the elegant, flowing characteristic of the original design while providing the necessary visual weight for high-impact display work.
This typeface reached iconic status during the 1980s, becoming synonymous with the era's literary and cinematic landscape. It is famously associated with the cover art of Stephen King novels and enjoyed a massive modern resurgence as the primary branding font for the Netflix series Stranger Things. Its unique blend of vintage flair and structural clarity makes it one of the most recognizable serif fonts in history.
ITC Benguiat Std Book Bold Best Uses
Highly effective for fantasy and horror genre literature.
Ideal for vintage-inspired and atmospheric branding projects.
Perfect for cinematic title sequences and high-impact headlines.
Great for magazine mastheads and pull quotes that require personality.
ITC Benguiat Std Book Bold Glyphs
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Package Size: 149.2 KB
Available Formats: .TTF, .WOFF, .WOFF2, .EOT