ITC Charter Regular
Designed by Matthew Carter
| Font Name | ITC Charter |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Matthew Carter |
| Copyright | Copyright 1990-1993 as an unpublished work by Bitstream Inc. All rights reserved. Confidential. |
| License | Commercial (License Required) |
| Total Character | 228 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.2 |
| Ascent | 963 |
| Descent | 236 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1199 |
| Max Advance Width | 1225 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -109 |
| Similar Fonts | Georgia, Bitstream Charter, Miller, Plantin, Merriweather |
ITC Charter Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
ITC Charter was originally designed by the renowned typographer Matthew Carter in 1987. It was created specifically to excel in the era of low-resolution 300 dpi laser printers, featuring a high x-height and economical proportions that ensure maximum legibility. The design is based on a simplified structure with clean, geometric serifs that avoid the complexity of traditional calligraphic serifs, making it a masterpiece of functional digital typography.
In the decades since its release, ITC Charter has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile serif typefaces available. It effectively bridges the gap between classic transitional styles and modern technical requirements. Its balanced weight and open counters make it an ideal choice for complex editorial layouts, academic publishing, and professional corporate documents where clarity and sophistication are paramount.
ITC Charter Regular Best Uses
Excellent for magazines and book interior layouts where long-form reading is required.
A preferred choice for research papers and journals due to its formal and legible structure.
Highly effective for body text on blogs and digital news platforms for improved reader retention.
Used for professional reports and internal communications to convey authority and clarity.
ITC Charter Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 28.0 KB
Available Formats: .OTF