Better Times vs Monterey

Better Times and Monterey are both display typefaces sharing a script foundation. Where Better Times leans retro, elegant, Monterey brings warm, modern. Compare which suits your Branding project.

63% Similarity

Design DNA

Design overlap:20%

Better Times

Structural
Script
Visual
RetroElegant

Monterey

Structural
Script
Visual
WarmModern

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Better Times

Premium

Monterey

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Feature Comparison

Feature Better Times Monterey
Type Premium Premium
Classification display display
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 Nicky Laatz Seniors Studio

Best Use Cases

Branding

Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...

Better Monterey
Retro & Vintage

Typography evoking past eras, vintage aesthetics, and nostalgic design. Retro fo...

Better Monterey
Better Monterey
Display & Headlines

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

Better Monterey
Better Monterey
Better Monterey
Better Monterey

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Better Times

  • retro, elegant design character
  • Suited for Retro and Vintage
  • From Nicky Laatz
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Better Times →

Consider: Monterey

  • warm, modern design character
  • Suited for Casual and Modern
  • From Seniors Studio
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Monterey →

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