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18th century writer Samuel Johnson once said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”
Much has changed in London since the 18th century, but the sentiment of Johnson’s statement is perhaps more apt than ever. London has developed into one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. It’s steeped in history, diversity and regardless of where your passions and interests lie, you’ll find an outlet for them in this wonderful city. If you’re preparing to live in London, here’s a little teaser of what’s in store and what to look forward to as a new Londoner.
Letters from Sweden is a commercial foundry. Rooney is their premium product. A single desktop license for one weight starts around , while the complete family (20+ styles) can cost €300–€500+ depending on the license (desktop, web, app, etc.).
In the world of typography, few fonts balance classic warmth with modern versatility as seamlessly as Rooney . Designed by the acclaimed type foundry Letters from Sweden (run by Swedish designer Göran Söderström), Rooney has become a favorite for brands, publishers, and designers seeking a trustworthy, readable, yet distinctive serif.
| Font Name | Foundry / License | Similarities to Rooney | |-----------|------------------|------------------------| | | Open Source (OFL) | Old-style serif with soft curves; excellent for body text. | | Literata | Google Fonts (OFL) | Modern serif with high x-height and rounded details. | | Taviraj | Google Fonts (OFL) | Transitional serif with slightly condensed feel. | | Bitter | Google Fonts (OFL) | A “slabby” serif built for screen reading – close to Rooney Slab. | | Source Serif Pro | Adobe (OFL) | Robust, warm serif; professional and free. |
Letters from Sweden is a commercial foundry. Rooney is their premium product. A single desktop license for one weight starts around , while the complete family (20+ styles) can cost €300–€500+ depending on the license (desktop, web, app, etc.).
In the world of typography, few fonts balance classic warmth with modern versatility as seamlessly as Rooney . Designed by the acclaimed type foundry Letters from Sweden (run by Swedish designer Göran Söderström), Rooney has become a favorite for brands, publishers, and designers seeking a trustworthy, readable, yet distinctive serif.
| Font Name | Foundry / License | Similarities to Rooney | |-----------|------------------|------------------------| | | Open Source (OFL) | Old-style serif with soft curves; excellent for body text. | | Literata | Google Fonts (OFL) | Modern serif with high x-height and rounded details. | | Taviraj | Google Fonts (OFL) | Transitional serif with slightly condensed feel. | | Bitter | Google Fonts (OFL) | A “slabby” serif built for screen reading – close to Rooney Slab. | | Source Serif Pro | Adobe (OFL) | Robust, warm serif; professional and free. |
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