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Austin vs Chronicle Display
Austin and Chronicle Display are both serif typefaces sharing a didone foundation. Where Austin leans high contrast, Chronicle Display brings editorial. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:60%
Austin
Chronicle Display
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Austin
Premium
Chronicle Display
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Austin | Chronicle Display |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Source | Commercial Type | Hoefler&Co |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Austin
- high contrast design character
- Suited for Fashion and Display
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Chronicle Display
- editorial design character
- Suited for Headlines and Magazines
- From Hoefler&Co
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
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