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Austin vs Romana
Austin and Romana are both serif typefaces sharing a display foundation. Where Austin leans didone, high contrast, Romana brings editorial, retro. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Austin
Structural
DidoneHigh Contrast
Visual
Elegant
Purpose
Display
Romana
Visual
ElegantRetro
Purpose
DisplayEditorial
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Austin
Premium
Romana
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Austin | Romana |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bitstream |
Best Use Cases
Editorial
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Austin Romana
Luxury
Typography for luxury brands, high-end products, and premium services. Luxury fo...
Austin Romana
Display & Headlines
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Austin Romana
Fashion
Typography for fashion brands, style publications, and luxury apparel. Fashion f...
Austin Romana
Austin Romana
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Austin
- didone, high contrast design character
- Suited for Fashion
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Romana
- editorial, retro design character
- Suited for Classical
- From Bitstream
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Austin and Romana