No. We have retired Lato along with Verlag and Vitesse. Lato will continue to be used for departmental logos, but it is no longer recommended for any other use. (This same guidance has long held …
Fonts – Overview
How do I download and install the new fonts on my computer?
Red Hat fonts have already been installed on all DoIT/AIMS managed PCs and Macs. Note this only covers systems owned by departments that contract with DoIT/AIMS for service, which encompasses about 8,500 campus computers. Folks …
Why is this font transition necessary?
Transitioning from Verlag and Vitesse to Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text has become necessary for a few reasons: Rising costs: For several years, University Marketing has been renewing an annual license for Verlag …
We really love Verlag and Vitesse. May we continue to use them?
We strongly recommend that you stay aligned with the UW brand by transitioning to the new feature brand fonts (Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text). You may continue to use Verlag and Vitesse after …
I purchased a different, unique font for my unit’s campaigns. Do I need to substitute the new brand fonts for it?
No. We chose the UW’s new feature brand fonts, Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text, in part for their significant flexibility, so we believe they can stand on their own for campaigns of all …
We don’t currently use Verlag or Vitesse. Do we need to change anything?
No, but now would be a great time to start using official brand fonts (Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text). While you are not required to use the brand fonts, aligning your unit with …
What is the difference between Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text?
The Red Hat Display typeface is intended for larger-scale uses, such as headings on your website and headlines in print. Red Hat Text is designed for better legibility at a smaller scale, which makes it …
Why did you choose Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text?
Campuswide use of Verlag and Vitesse has become unsustainable due to the high cost of the paid licenses. By contrast, the UW’s new feature brand fonts — Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text — are …
When do I need to do the updates?
January 2023 The start of the transition from Verlag and Vitesse to Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text. Visit the Typography overview page for how to download and install the new fonts. Use Red Hat …
What do I need to update?
Your website If your website uses Verlag and Vitesse for web copy (i.e., as HTML text within pages) as part of the campuswide web license, you will need to replace those fonts with Red Hat …