Plantin

Classic old-style serif by Monotype, the inspiration behind Times New Roman.

Designed by
Frank Hinman Pierpont
Foundry
Monotype
Category
serif
Styles
3 weights

Free alternatives to Plantin

The closest free alternatives to Plantin are Crimson Pro and EB Garamond, old-style book serifs. Source Serif 4 is sturdier on screens.

  1. Crimson Pro (Close match) A classic book serif with weights from 200 to 900 and italics.
  2. EB Garamond (Close match) A Garamond based on Claude Garamond's own type, with weights from 400 to 800 and italics.
  3. Source Serif 4 (Similar feel) A modern serif with weights from 200 to 900, italics and optical sizes.
See all 5 free alternatives to Plantin

Plantin FAQ

Is Plantin free for commercial use?

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

Is Plantin on Google Fonts?

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

How do I download Plantin?

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

What fonts pair well with Plantin?

Plantin 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 Plantin, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Plantin best used for?

Plantin is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.