Century Expanded
Century Expanded represents the quintessential American newspaper typeface, designed for maximum legibility under challenging printing conditions. This robust serif features sturdy, well-proportioned letterforms with generous x-height and open counters that ensure excellent readability even at small sizes. The design exhibits moderate stroke contrast with clean, unbracketed serifs and wide character spacing that was specifically engineered for hot metal typesetting. Its expanded proportions create an authoritative yet approachable presence, distinguishing it from narrower text faces through its deliberate horizontal emphasis and substantial letter spacing.
