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License
Custom
Installable embedding allowed
Analysis Status
License analyzed
Updated Apr 3, 2026, 1:18 PM
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Commercial use appears permitted, but confirm the full license terms.
Custom · Installable embedding allowed
Custom · Installable embedding allowed
Custom · Installable embedding allowed
Custom · Installable embedding allowed
Commercial Use Guidance
Commercial use appears permitted, but confirm the full license terms.
Versatile for body text, headings, and subheadings.
Avoid overly tight leading.
Pair with a complementary sans-serif for a clean contrast.
Maintain good contrast for readability.
Suitable for both print and digital applications.




Categories
Serif, Text
Styles
4
Source Format
ZIP archive
Font Family
Bookman Old Style
Font Subfamily
Gras Italique
Full Name
Bookman Old Style Gras Italique
PostScript Name
BookmanOldStyle-BoldItalic
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Attribution & Foundry
This metadata points to Ong Chong Wah as the main credited source for the font.
Commercial Use Guidance
Commercial use appears permitted, but confirm the full license terms.
Description
The origins of Bookman Old Style lie in the typeface called Oldstyle Antique, designed by A C Phemister circa 1858 for the Miller and Richard foundry in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many American foundries made versions of this type which eventually became known as Bookman. Monotype Bookman Old Style roman is based on earlier Lanston Monotype and ATF models. The italic has been re drawn following the style of the Oldstyle Antique italics of Miller and Richard. Although called 'Old Style', the near vertical stress of the face puts it into the transitional category. A legible and robust text face.
License Notes
NOTIFICATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT This typeface is the property of Monotype Typography and its use by you is covered under the terms of a license agreement. You have obtained this typeface software either directly from Monotype or together with software distributed by one of Monotype’s licensees. This software is a valuable asset of Monotype. Unless you have entered into a specific license agreement granting you additional rights, your use of this software is limited to your workstation for your own publishing use. You may not copy or distribute this software. If you have any question concerning your rights you should review the license agreement you received with the software or contact Monotype for a copy of the license agreement. Monotype can be contacted at: USA 847-718-0400 UK 44(0)1737 765959 For license terms and usage rights, please visit our web site at www.monotype.com/html/type/license.html Lizenzbedingungen und Nutzungsrechte finden Sie auf unserer Webseite www.monotype.com/html/type/license.html Pour plus d'informations concernant les droits d'utilisation et les questions contractuelles, veuillez consultez notre site www.monotype.com/html/type/license.html Para obtener información acerca de los términos de licencia y los derechos de uso, visite nuestro sitio en el Web en www.monotype.com/html/type/license.html Per le condizioni contrattuali ed i diritti d'uso, visitate il nostro sito web all'indirizzo www.monotype.com/html/type/license.html
Copyright
Digitized data copyright The Monotype Corporation 1991-1995. All rights reserved. Bookman Old Style™ is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Trademark
Bookman Old Style™ is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Use for long-form content such as books and articles.
Consider for corporate communication.