Bold | Bodoni 72 Smallcaps

: ITC Bodoni 72 is an optical size specifically patterned after Giambattista Bodoni’s original 72-point Papale (Saluzzo) font from the late 18th century.

Most default computer fonts (like standard Bodoni or Times New Roman) are "optical size agnostic"—they look the same at 12pt as they do at 72pt. Bodoni 72 is different. It was designed for (headlines, posters, logos). The hairlines are slightly thicker than they would be in a text version (like Bodoni 6), preventing them from disappearing when printed large. The "72" ensures that even at massive scales, the delicate serifs remain crisp. bodoni 72 smallcaps bold

For web designers looking to use Bodoni 72 Smallcaps Bold via @font-face (if properly licensed), here is the typical CSS declaration. Note that because "Smallcaps" is often a stylistic set or a separate font file, you must call the specific font-family. : ITC Bodoni 72 is an optical size