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Austin vs Bodoni
Austin and Bodoni are both serif typefaces sharing a didone foundation. Where Austin leans display, Bodoni brings expressive. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:60%
Austin
Structural
DidoneHigh Contrast
Visual
Elegant
Purpose
Display
Bodoni
Structural
DidoneHigh Contrast
Visual
ElegantExpressive
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Austin
Premium
Bodoni
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Austin | Bodoni |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic |
| Source | Commercial Type | ITC |
Best Use Cases
Editorial
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Austin Bodoni
Fashion
Typography for fashion brands, style publications, and luxury apparel. Fashion f...
Austin Bodoni
Luxury
Typography for luxury brands, high-end products, and premium services. Luxury fo...
Austin Bodoni
Display & Headlines
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Austin Bodoni
Where You'll See These Fonts
Bodoni
- Vogue magazine
- Harper's Bazaar
- Calvin Klein
- Nirvana album covers
- Luxury fashion brands
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Austin
- display design character
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Bodoni
- expressive design character
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Austin and Bodoni