Century Schoolbook

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Century Schoolbook is a classic serif typeface widely used in books and educational materials for its readability and traditional appearance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf serif typeface
text typeface
typeface
basedOn Century
category book typeface
schoolbook typeface
classification transitional serif
designedBy Morris Fuller Benton
designer Morris Fuller Benton
designGoal clear letterforms for printing on low-quality paper
high readability for early readers
digitalFoundry Linotype
Monotype
URW
encoding OpenType
PostScript
TrueType
foundry American Type Founders
influenced New Century Schoolbook
linked to: Century Schoolbook
languageSupport English
Western European languages
notableFeature high legibility at small sizes
large x-height
low contrast between thick and thin strokes
open counters
relatively heavy serifs
purpose designed for schoolbook and textbook printing
relatedTypeFace Century Expanded
releaseDate 1919
script Latin script
style bold
bold italic
italic
roman
typographicUse body text
long-form reading
usage used in general book typography
widely used in children’s books
widely used in educational materials
widely used in textbooks
usedBy publishers of educational materials
usedIn school textbooks in the United States
variant Century Schoolbook L
linked to: Century Schoolbook

New Century Schoolbook
linked to: Century Schoolbook
visualAppearance classic book typography look
formal tone
traditional appearance

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Monotype publishes Century Schoolbook
Century Schoolbook variant New Century Schoolbook
linked to: Century Schoolbook
Century Schoolbook variant Century Schoolbook L
linked to: Century Schoolbook
Century Schoolbook influenced New Century Schoolbook
linked to: Century Schoolbook