Times Bold Italic

Times Bold Italic is a quintessential weight within the iconic Times New Roman family, originally commissioned by the British newspaper The Times in 1931. The project was led by Stanley Morison, a typographic consultant for Monotype, and executed by Victor Lardent, a draughtsman at the newspaper. This variant was specifically engineered to provide strong emphasis and a sense of urgency while maintaining the high legibility and space-saving characteristics required for dense newspaper columns.

As a Serif typeface, the Bold Italic version combines the traditional authority of the Roman style with the fluid, slanted strokes of a true italic. It has since transcended its journalistic origins to become a global standard for academic publishing, legal documentation, and professional corporate identity. Its robust structure and refined aesthetic ensure that it remains a fundamental tool for designers seeking to convey reliability and classic sophistication.