Average vs Bembo

Average is a popular open-source alternative to Bembo's old style design. At 70% similarity, Average delivers a classic, traditional aesthetic. Compare which works better for books and editorial projects.

70% Similarity

Visual Comparison

Average

Free

Aa Bb Cc 123

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

Bembo

Premium

Feature Comparison

Feature Average Bembo
Type Free Premium
Classification serif serif
Variable Font No No
Weights 400 Multiple
Italics No Yes
License OFL-1.1 Commercial License Required
Language Support latin, latin-extended latin, latin-extended
Source Google Fonts Monotype

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Average

  • Delivers a classic, traditional, readable aesthetic
  • Popular in education-academia and legal-law design
  • Free under OFL-1.1 license
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Consider: Bembo

  • Original design with refined typographic details
  • Designed specifically for books and editorial
  • Commercial license with professional support
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