On: Times New Roman alternatives: You can do better (2013)

[dhosek]

Plantin is in no way a variation of Bembo. It's based on the designs of Robert Granjon and is the stated starting point for the roman (but not italic or bold) of TNR. Bembo, on the other hand is based on the designs of Aldus Manutius and has a distinctly different character (so to speak).

[jeffmcmahan → dhosek]

Yes, they are more different that I initially thought.