Austin vs Portrait

Austin and Portrait are both serif typefaces sharing a high contrast foundation. Where Austin leans didone, Portrait brings editorial. Compare which suits your Editorial project.

Design DNA

Design overlap:60%

Austin

Structural
High ContrastDidone
Visual
Elegant
Purpose
Display

Portrait

Structural
High Contrast
Visual
Elegant
Purpose
DisplayEditorial

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Austin

Premium

Portrait

Premium

Feature Comparison

Feature Austin Portrait
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 Commercial Type

Best Use Cases

Editorial

Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...

Austin Portrait
Fashion

Typography for fashion brands, style publications, and luxury apparel. Fashion f...

Austin Portrait
Luxury

Typography for luxury brands, high-end products, and premium services. Luxury fo...

Austin Portrait
Display & Headlines

Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...

Austin Portrait

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Austin

  • didone design character
  • From Commercial Type
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Austin →

Consider: Portrait

  • editorial design character
  • From Commercial Type
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Portrait →

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