The New York Times Font

Quick answer: The New York Times nameplate is a blackletter that Edward Benguiat redrew in 1967, according to the newspaper itself. Free blackletter matches on this page: Pirata One and Grenze Gotisch.

About The New York Times font

The New York Times was founded as the New-York Daily Times on 18 September 1851 (Wikipedia).

The newspaper’s own 2017 article says the blackletter nameplate was redrawn by Edward Benguiat in 1967 and is still used (The New York Times).

History of the New York Times lettering

• 18 September 1851: the first issue of the New-York Daily Times is published (Wikipedia).
• 1857: the name is shortened to The New-York Times (Wikipedia).
• 1967: Edward Benguiat redraws the blackletter nameplate (The New York Times).

Where the New York Times font is used

• The newspaper’s nameplate, the masthead on its front page (The New York Times).
• Fan logo mock-ups in the masthead style, using free blackletter fonts (fan use).

Fonts similar to New York Times

If the New York Times look does not suit your project, these picks may fit better:

• The Boys Font
• Highway Gothic Font
• Back to the Future Font
• Bangers Font
• Blasteran Font

For game and cartoon-style fonts, see the High on Life, Elden Ring and Splatoon font pages.

Try The New York Times look-alike fonts

How to use New York Times font

On Windows, download the font file, right-click it and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book. Restart your design app if the font does not appear.

In Canva, check the font menu first. If the font is missing and your plan allows uploads, upload the file. If not, export a PNG from a desktop app and place that image in Canva.

For a masthead look, keep the layout simple and use one display font for the name. Set dates or small notes in a plain serif such as Georgia.

FAQ

What font does the New York Times use?

The nameplate is a blackletter redrawn by Edward Benguiat in 1967, according to the newspaper (The New York Times).

Is the New York Times font free?

The nameplate is the newspaper’s artwork. Pirata One and Grenze Gotisch are free open-licence blackletter fonts.

Can I use the masthead on a poster?

The masthead belongs to The New York Times. Use a free blackletter font of your own design instead.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: The New York Times
2. Wikipedia: History of The New York Times (1851–1896)
3. The New York Times: 1967, a modern identity takes form in ancient lettering