Newsreader
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Newsreader is a high-contrast serif typeface with a traditional editorial feel rooted in classical newspaper and book typography. Its sharp thick-to-thin stroke transitions, refined serifs, and slightly condensed proportions give it a serious, authoritative presence without feeling stiff or dated. It reads well at both large display sizes and smaller text sizes, making it a versatile workhorse with a clear journalistic identity. The overall tone is intelligent and measured, suggesting credibility and careful attention to craft rather than trend-chasing.
Newsreader works well as a primary typeface for online editorial and magazine-style publications where readability and a sense of authority are priorities. It is also a strong choice for long-form content platforms such as newsletters, blogs, or digital journals that want to communicate substance over style. For branding, it suits professional services, legal or financial firms, or academic institutions that need a typeface conveying reliability and depth rather than personality-driven flair.
Best suited for: Editorial websites, digital magazines, long-form content platforms, professional branding for financial or legal services, and academic institutions requiring authoritative serif typography.
Design considerations: The typeface offers eight weight options from 200 to 800, each available in italic, supporting flexible typographic hierarchies across editorial layouts. Its high contrast and refined serifs maintain legibility across both display and text sizes, though designers may want to test weight combinations to ensure sufficient distinction between hierarchy levels.
Pairing guidance: Playfair Display can serve as an expressive display counterpart for headlines and feature text, Source Sans 3 functions as a complementary sans-serif for UI elements and supporting information, and DM Mono works well for code blocks, data visualization, or specialized content requiring monospace treatment.
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Newsreader at a glance
Production Type
SIL Open Font License 1.1
July 2020
September 2025
14 (7 weights + italics)
Yes: optical size 6–72, weight 200–800
Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 14 Newsreader styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Newsreader character map
Which languages does Newsreader support?
Newsreader includes 3 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Newsreader commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Newsreader is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.