Fonts Similar to Times New Roman
Quick answer
This list currently has 18 faces. Catalog labels: personal 0, free-commercial 18, OFL 0, unchecked/other 0. These are filter counts, not legal permission. ShowFont has no original license file; confirm commercial use with the author. Style mix: Serif 17, Display 1 Counts follow this page’s current filter. Times New Roman-like serifs suit theses, books, and formal reports. This hub offers free serif alternatives when you want a classic tone without relying on system Times.
Catalog facts on this page
| Catalog label | Count on this page | Fits | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free commercial | 18 faces | Catalog marks a commercial workflow | No original text; ask the author |
How to choose
- If you are setting academic or legal-style text — Choose a traditional readable serif
- If you want a fashion or modern brand — Choose a modern serif or a sans instead
- If you are reading long text on screens — Choose an open, screen-optimized serif
- If you only need formal headlines — Choose a heavy serif title with sans body also works
License note
Times New Roman is a proprietary name; we list free lookalike serifs only.
Style comparison
| Type | Best for | License tip | Similar to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transitional serif | Papers, reports | Confirm commercial | Times feel |
| Old-style serif | Book text | Check embedding | Serif category |
| Modern serif | Brand, magazines | Read terms | Elegant |
| Heavy serif title | Covers | Check rights | Title |
FAQ
How many faces on this page are labeled for a commercial workflow?
Catalog total of free-commercial + OFL + commercial labels: 18 (free-commercial 18, OFL 0). Personal: 0. These are filter counts, not legal permission.
Why do papers use Times?
Tradition and familiarity; other clear serifs are fine if your guide allows them.
Can free serifs be submitted or published?
Usually yes for schoolwork; publishing still needs a license check.
Serifs on the web?
Great for long articles; UI chrome still tends to use sans.
Pairing with Chinese?
Match with a Song or modern CJK serif and align color/size.
Commercial use?
Follow each font’s detail page and License.
Different from the Elegant tag?
Elegant leans wedding/luxury; this hub leans classic formality.
Same serif for titles and body?
Same family at different weights, or a heavier serif for titles.
How to download?
Open a detail page from this list.
More details
For formal docs, lock size/leading and test footnotes. For trendier serifs, continue in Elegant or Serif categories.
