Benton ModernBenton Modern was originally undertaken by Tobias Frere-Jones to improve text at The Boston Globe. Widening the text face for the Detroit Free Press, he returned Century’s proportions to Morris Fuller Benton’s turn-of-the-century ATF Century Expanded, successfully reviving the great news text type. The italic, based on Century Schoolbook Italic, was designed by Richard Lipton and Christian Schwartz, who also added the Bold; FB 1997–2001 Benton Modern is part of the Font Bureau Readability Series and will soon be available for purchase via our website at retail pricing. In the meantime, please call 617-423-8770 or email us to place your order.
Among other uses, Benton Modern is recommended for Newspaper, Magazine, Book and Corporate use. |
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Related Fonts· Benton Modern Display· Escrow · Old Modern · Scotch FB
Similar Fonts· Eldorado· Escrow · Meno · Miller · Miller Daily · Poynter Oldstyle Text · Prensa · Proforma · Quiosco · Whitman
Compatible Fonts· Benton Modern Display· Benton Sans · Bureau Grot · Bureau Roman · Interstate · ITC Franklin · Miller Headline · Moderno FB · Old Modern · Poynter Gothic Text · Scout · Titling Gothic FB
Related People· Tobias Frere-Jones
Related Galleries· Detroit Free Press· East Valley Tribune · La Stampa · Money · Orange County Register · San Jose Mercury News · Scottsdale Tribune · The Gazette |