Niagara Solid Font

Niagara Solid is a serif font created by Tobias Frere-Jones and released through The Font Bureau, Inc (1994). Small strokes at the ends of its letters (the serifs) give it a classic, trustworthy look. It's a free download, and you can try it with your own text in the preview above first.

In the notes inside the font file, Tobias Frere-Jones describes it like this: “While not a revival in the strictest sense of the word, Niagara recalls the crisp, elegant geometry found in some of the best American styles from the thirties and forties.”

Niagara Solid Font Details

• Designer: Tobias Frere-Jones
• Publisher: The Font Bureau, Inc
• Year: 1994 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Weight: Regular (400)
• Width: Condensed
• Glyphs: 397
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• Kerning: None in the file
• Version: 1.00
• Download: Free ZIP (44.8 KB) with one TTF file

What You Can Type With Niagara Solid

Niagara Solid covers the full alphabet in upper and lowercase, plus all ten numbers, so you can set names, dates and prices without switching fonts. Everyday marks like &, !, ? and @ are there too. Thanks to its accented letters, it also works for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, not just English.

Where Niagara Solid Works Best

Think of Niagara Solid for book covers, magazine headlines and classic branding. Because the letters are narrow, long words fit in tight spaces like book spines, banners and video thumbnails. The file has no kerning data, so in logos and big titles check pairs like AV, To and Wa and tighten the spacing by hand. Serif fonts shine in headlines and printed text. For long paragraphs on phones, check that it still reads well at small sizes.

More Fonts by Tobias Frere-Jones

DafontStyle has 2 more fonts by Tobias Frere-Jones. Here are a few:

• Gotham Bold Font
• Interstate Font

Niagara Solid Font FAQs

Is Niagara Solid font free to download?

Yes, Niagara Solid is a free download here (free ZIP (44.8 KB) with one TTF file), no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

Who designed Niagara Solid font?

Niagara Solid was designed by Tobias Frere-Jones and published by The Font Bureau, Inc. The copyright line inside the font is dated 1994. DafontStyle has 2 more fonts by Tobias Frere-Jones, and a few are linked above.

How do I install Niagara Solid on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font. The ZIP contains TTF files, which work on Windows, Mac, Cricut and almost every app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Niagara Solid.

Can I use Niagara Solid in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Niagara Solid support accented letters?

Yes. Niagara Solid includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Niagara Solid?

A neutral sans serif like Lato or Source Sans Pro is a safe partner for captions and smaller text.