Typefaces (Fonts)
The following typefaces have been selected to provide sufficient flexibility for a range of communications while maintaining a coherent and consistent Brandeis look.
Recommended substitute fonts are noted below.
The serif typeface for print applications is Chronicle.
Chronicle is a complete family of typefaces offering regular, semibold and bold, with separate fonts for titling and small sizes. Thus it functions well both for setting body copy at small sizes and for headlines.
See an example of ChronicleThe sans serif typeface for print applications is Whitney.
Whitney offers a complete family of typefaces.
See an example of WhitneyThe display typefaces are Chronicle Display (serif), Harriet Display (serif) and Knockout (sans serif).
Display typefaces should be used exclusively for headlines and other large font applications, such as banners.
See examples of the display typefacesDigital
The serif typeface for digital applications is Merriweather.
Merriweather can be downloaded from the Google Fonts website. This text is Merriweather.
The sans serif typeface for digital applications is Whitney (Whitney ScreenSmart for the web).
Whitney offers a complete family of typefaces.
See an example of WhitneyThe sans serif typeface for digital applications is Hind.
Hind will be updated across Brandeis websites by April 2024.
SEE AN EXAMPLE OF HINDChronicle
Free Substitute Font: Cambria
Whitney
Free Substitute Fonts: Calibri and Catamaran
Display Typefaces
For large applications only.
