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Typography

Typefaces and how they are presented are as important to Cornell's identity as the use of color, graphics and photography. Clean, well-spaced typography is what distinguishes professional print and digital communications.

Serif typefaces

Serif: Palatino (Purchase)

Palatino is the primary serif typeface for the university. It appears on the Cornell logo and embodies the tradition of the university.

Palatino typography examples

Serif: Freight Text Pro (View on TypeKit)

Freight Text is a more contemporary serif typeface that pairs well with its sans serif counterpart, Freight Sans. It appears on web properties, such as cornell.edu

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Sans serif typefaces

Sans-serif: Freight Sans Pro (View on TypeKit)

Freight Sans is a sans serif typeface that allows a more contemporary personality. This font comes in a variety of weights and styles and is easily legible on screen.

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