Monotype Sabon Bold
Designed by Jan Tschichold
| Font Name | Monotype Sabon |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Serif |
| Designer | Jan Tschichold |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2014 Monotype Imaging Inc. All rights reserved. |
| License | Commercial Use requires a license |
| Total Character | 440 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.23 |
| Ascent | 984 |
| Descent | 243 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1227 |
| Max Advance Width | 1094 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -100 |
| Similar Fonts | Garamond, Bembo, Caslon, Minion, Adobe Garamond |
Monotype Sabon Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Sabon was designed by the renowned typographer Jan Tschichold in the mid-1960s. It was a unique joint project between the Linotype, Monotype, and Stempel foundries, intended to be a typeface that would look identical whether set by hand, on a Linotype machine, or on a Monotype caster. The design is heavily based on the historical types of Claude Garamond, specifically a specimen printed by Konrad Berner, making it a premier example of an Old Style serif.
The Monotype Sabon Bold variant provides a robust and authoritative weight while preserving the graceful proportions and exceptional legibility of the original Roman design. It is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated Garamond revivals ever created, making it a staple for high-end book typography, academic publishing, and prestigious corporate identities that seek to convey a sense of history, tradition, and timeless elegance.
Monotype Sabon Bold Best Uses
Ideal for body text and chapter headings in high-quality literature and long-form text.
Perfect for luxury brands and established professional identities requiring a traditional look.
Suited for premium magazines, high-end periodicals, and formal layouts.
Provides a traditional and authoritative aesthetic for formal research documents and theses.
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Available Formats: .TTF