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Palatino vs Times New Roman
Palatino and Times New Roman are both serif typefaces sharing a readable foundation. Where Palatino leans old style, script, Times New Roman brings transitional, retro. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Palatino
Times New Roman
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Palatino
Premium
Times New Roman
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Palatino | Times New Roman |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Linotype | Monotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Palatino
- old style, script design character
- Suited for Books
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Times New Roman
- transitional, retro design character
- Suited for Print
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Palatino and Times New Roman