... Times New Roman, the typeface equivalent of the quiet girl next door: beautiful in its own way, with an understated elegance that can often go under-appreciated.
I was intrigued to read that, since 2004, all US diplomatic documents use 14-point Times New Roman, replacing the previously used Courier New.
Casting around the web I find that the font has also been accused of conspiracy, theft & empire building.
There must be a film in this. Who should play the girl next door?
Links
The Center for Book Arts: Tuesday Typefaces: Times New Roman
[PDF] U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Handbook Volume 5 Handbook 1: Preparing memorandums
FontCo: Times New Roman Font Family Information
The History Page: Exactly your type: Times New Roman’s a simple font with a complex story behind it
Slate: How the U.S. State Department put the kibosh on the typewriter font.
The Center for Book Arts: Tuesday Typefaces: Times New Roman
[PDF] U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Handbook Volume 5 Handbook 1: Preparing memorandums
FontCo: Times New Roman Font Family Information
The History Page: Exactly your type: Times New Roman’s a simple font with a complex story behind it
Slate: How the U.S. State Department put the kibosh on the typewriter font.
