Miller Text
Carter & Cone · Matthew Carter
Matthew Carter's text serif rooted in the 19th-century Scotch Roman tradition, drawn for reliable performance in print and on screen across three weights with companion italics.
About
Developed with contributions from Richard Lipton, Jill Pichotta, Tobias Frere-Jones and Cyrus Highsmith, Miller Text revives the Scotch Roman model that defined Anglo-American newspaper and magazine typography. The design balances high stroke contrast with the sturdiness required for continuous text setting, making it equally at home in a fashion magazine or a daily broadsheet. Six styles cover Regular, Semi Bold and Bold with matching italics, supported by broad Latin language coverage.
Classification
A revival of the 19th-century Scotch Roman tradition, characterised by high contrast, bracketed serifs and sturdy text performance. The Scotch Roman genre sits within the broader transitional serif lineage but has a distinct Scottish/American newspaper heritage.