Fonts by genre
Best fonts for war fiction books
The best free fonts for war fiction books: cover and title fonts such as IM Fell English, Cinzel, Old Standard TT, and readable body fonts such as Cormorant Garamond, Playfair Display — all free for commercial use.
Cover & title fonts
IM Fell EnglishWar Fiction: The Long Night
CinzelWar Fiction: The Long Night
Old Standard TTWar Fiction: The Long Night
Playfair Display SCWar Fiction: The Long Night
RyeWar Fiction: The Long Night
SancreekWar Fiction: The Long Night
Body text fonts
Cormorant GaramondThe rain had started, steady and patient, tapping at the glass like someone who knew they would be let in.
Playfair DisplayThe rain had started, steady and patient, tapping at the glass like someone who knew they would be let in.
Libre BaskervilleThe rain had started, steady and patient, tapping at the glass like someone who knew they would be let in.
Recommended interior settings
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Body size | 10.5–12 pt |
| Leading | about 130–140% of the type size |
| Trim sizes | 6 x 9 in US Trade, 5.5 x 8.5 in Digest |
| Chapter titles | a display face such as IM Fell English, used sparingly |
| Typical length | 80,000–110,000 words |
More on this category: War Fiction book length guide · interior typography guide.
Sources & data
- Fonts from Google Fonts (open-source licences allow commercial use and embedding).