News Gothic Bold

Designed by Morris Fuller Benton

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Font Name News Gothic
Style Bold
Category Sans-Serif
Designer Morris Fuller Benton
Copyright Copyright (c) 1989 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reservedMonotype News Gothic is a trademark of the Monotype Corporation plc
License Commercial License Required
Total Character 228
Recommended Line Height 1.18
Ascent 968
Descent 215
Units Per em 1000
Total Vertical Range 1183
Max Advance Width 1427
Max Advance Height N/A
Underline Position -152
Similar Fonts Franklin Gothic, Trade Gothic, Helvetica, Benton Sans

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News Gothic Bold was originally designed in 1908 by Morris Fuller Benton for the American Type Founders (ATF). As a quintessential American grotesque sans-serif, it was created to provide a clean, direct, and highly legible typeface for the burgeoning newspaper and advertising industries of the early 20th century. Its design is characterized by a condensed structure and a flat-sided appearance that allows for efficient character spacing, making it a favorite for information-dense layouts.

Over the decades, the News Gothic Bold weight has achieved legendary status in popular culture, most notably being used for the iconic opening crawl text in the Star Wars film series. Its versatility across print and digital platforms remains unmatched, offering a professional and industrial aesthetic that feels both historic and contemporary. Whether used in editorial headlines or corporate branding, it delivers a sense of authority and clarity that few other typefaces can replicate.

News Gothic Bold Best Uses

Editorial

Ideal for newspaper headlines and magazine layouts due to its clear, compact structure.

Branding

Perfect for corporate identities that require a sense of reliability and history.

Motion Graphics

Widely used in film and television for titling and cinematic credits.

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Package Size: 26.1 KB

Available Formats: .OTF


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