Courier New

Monotype's version of Courier, the typewriter face Howard Kettler designed for IBM in 1955.

Designed by
Howard Kettler
Foundry
Monotype
Category
monospace
Styles
2 weights

Free alternatives to Courier New

The closest free alternative to Courier New is Cousine, drawn to the same letter widths. Courier Prime is a sharper take made for screenplays.

  1. Cousine (Same widths) Same letter widths as Courier New, so text and code keep their layout. Regular and bold with italics.
  2. Courier Prime (Close match) A sharper Courier made for screenplays, with bold and italics.
  3. FreeMono (Close match) An open-source monospaced font in the Courier style.
See all 5 free alternatives to Courier New

Courier New FAQ

Is Courier New free for commercial use?

Courier New is a commercial typeface from Monotype. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is Courier New on Google Fonts?

Courier New isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Monotype.

How do I download Courier New?

Courier New is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.

What fonts pair well with Courier New?

Courier New pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Courier New, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Courier New best used for?

Courier New is a monospace typeface. It works well for code, data tables, technical UI, and any layout that needs even character widths.