To give your works the right balance when using Bodoni, try pairing it with sans types such as Roboto, Futura, Montserrat, Open Sans, and Poppins. A variation of it, created by Matthew Carter, is utilized by The Washington Post newspaper in its headlines. Mamma Mia! (2008) film posters make use of the font as well. One can recognize an earlier version of Bodoni in the lines of Dante’s ‘La Vita Nuova’, published in 1925. Thus, most typographers recommend using Bodoni mainly for headlines, display, or titles. While very chic and classy, it’s also its downfall as this effect can make it quite difficult to read in smaller sizes. What makes Bodoni a ‘dazzling’ serif is its alternating thick and thin strokes. Even though it was created before the 20th century, experts refer to Bodoni as ‘modern’ because they are not updated versions of the Renaissance or Roman styles. Originally created by Giambattista Bodoni in 1798, this font was highly inspired by John Baskerville. Dignified, handsome, and a clever choice for most projects, Bodoni is one of the several typefaces that have stood the test of time.

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