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News Gothic vs Optima
News Gothic and Optima are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where News Gothic leans editorial, condensed, Optima brings elegant, script. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
News Gothic
Optima
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
News Gothic
Premium
Optima
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | News Gothic | Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-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, greek |
| Source | Linotype | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography for news publications, journalism, and current affairs content. News ...
Typography for magazine design, periodicals, and print publications. Magazine fo...
Typography designed specifically for titles, headers, and attention-grabbing tex...
Typography for fashion brands, style publications, and luxury apparel. Fashion f...
Typography for luxury brands, high-end products, and premium services. Luxury fo...
Where You'll See These Fonts
Optima
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Estée Lauder
- Aston Martin
- Yahoo! (historical)
- High-end cosmetics
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: News Gothic
- editorial, condensed design character
- Suited for News and Magazines
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Optima
- elegant, script design character
- Suited for Fashion and Luxury
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both News Gothic and Optima