Courier (typeface)
| Category | Monospaced |
|---|---|
| Classification | Slab serif |
| Designer | Howard "Bud" Kettler |
| Commissioned by | IBM |
| Date created | 1956 |
| Re-issuing foundries | Adobe Inc., URW Type Foundry, Monotype Imaging |
| Metrically compatible with | Cousine |
Courier is a monospaced slab serif typeface commissioned by IBM and designed by Howard "Bud" Kettler (1919–1999) in the mid-1950s. The Courier name and typeface concept are in the public domain. Courier has been adapted for use as a computer font, and versions of it are installed on most desktop computers.