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
Premium
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
Consider: Monterey
- warm, modern design character
- Suited for Casual and Modern
- From Seniors Studio
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Better Times and Monterey