A creative context 2003. Fontsmith was sharing a small, cold, whitewashed studio space in Northburgh Street, Clerkenwell. But things were on the up following prestigious custom type commissions for The Post Office and E4. “Slab serifs were on the brink of another revival, we could feel it,” says Jason Smith. “All we wanted to do was have a play with these slabs, go as far as we could within what was acceptable and readable.” “It wasn’t initially clear what was happening,” recalls Phil Garnham. “We were becoming very influenced by our surroundings, outside the studio space. We absorbed the essence and the designer grime of where we were.” Process Jason began by drawing stems on-screen. “The key aspect of the font is the upward bend of the leading shoulder serif, the way it kind of ramps up and then plummets back down the stem. “The regular and light characters are quite narrow – great for text but the bold is quite wide and chunky – better for headlines. I think ‘y’ is quite different for a slab design. We call it the Fontsmith ‘y’.” Promotion Fontsmith were determined to get FS Clerkenwell noticed. To launch the font, Ian Whalley, a designer friend of Fontsmith, captured words heard on the streets of Clerkenwell, set them in the new font and crafted a small book of typographic conversations. It was a first for Fontsmith. “I think that’s part of why this font has been so successful,” says Phil. “It really does embody the spirit of the area, as a special place for design, arts and crafts. And designers love that.” Contemporary twist FS Clerkenwell, based on influences in and around this part of London with a rich tradition of printing and design, mixes tradition with creation. Old-fashioned values meet new-school trends. Its quirky, contemporary character lends an edge to headlines, logotypes and any large-size text.

Introducing Blonden: A condensed sans-serif font that fuses modernity with streamlined efficiency. Blending style and compactness, Blonden brings a dynamic edge to any design. Experience the sleek versatility of Blonden's condensed form, perfect for making bold statements in tight spaces. This typeface is ideal for greeting card, packaging, brand identity, poster, or any purpose to make your design project look eye catching and trendy. Feel free to play with this typeface!

Sorren is a definitive bold condensed sans influenced by neo-grotesque designs. A relatively low stroke contrast complimented with sharp, horizontal stroke ends lend an unyielding appearance, while it’s rounded forms and refined curves juxtapose its inherent strength with grace. Stylistically, Sorren has a classic, timeless feel with a contemporary finish and attention to detail. It is characteristically more elegant and considerably sturdier than the typical condensed sans, lending to its singular disposition.

A contemporary interpretation of the famous DIN typeface. Regular style suits for long texts, while Light and Bold variations work well in large sizes. The typeface includes 24 styles: 6 upright and 6 normal-width italics, as well as 6 Narrow and 6 Condensed styles. The typeface was designed by Vasily Biryukov and released by Paratype in 2015. The set of Condensed styles was added by Alexander Lubovenko and Isabella Chaeva in 2022.

Nevoa is a typeface inspired by the vernacular calligraphy from the streets of Brazil. While walking in the streets of some small towns, I felt so inspired by those rounded letters painted on the walls. That is what inspired Nevoa. Nevoa is a soft and smooth serif typeface, with dynamic curves. It is available in Condensed, Semi Condensed, Regular, Semi Extended and Extended to adapt to various uses, such as visual identity, magazine, branding, ...

Thin, Ultra Condensed, Burned. Bonewire is distressed, shaky, rough, hand drawn. Title with it. Create graphics with it. Create patterns with it. Backgrounds. Frontgrounds. Double page spreadgrounds with it. Design with it. Headline with it. Text copy with it… no. Let it disappear like a signal at small sizes with Bonewire Burned (some call that Thin, or Ultra Condensed?) Bonewire Regular is the heavy version and Burned is the vampire thin version.

Geogrotesque Expanded Series comes in three widths: Wide, Extended and Expanded, that go between 120% and 200% of the normal width. Since the original Geogrotesque is slightly condensed, the Wide family becomes a good option for texts. Whereas the Extended and Expanded are ideal for display sizes. With the inclusion of the Expanded Series and the preceding Condensed ones, the Geogrotesque super family is now a complete widths system. For more details see the PDF.

Anguita Sans is a condensed sans serif font family of 8 weights with matching italics- 16 styles in all. The font is characterized by rounded terminals, a large x-height and a condensed structure, which allows you to create a good vertical rhythm. Anguita Sans is a stylish and versatile typeface perfectly suitable for a wide range of applications- especially titles and short lines of text, in both print and digital media.

Hello friends! The 'Wolfie' font family is coming; a dynamic and new vintage feel. It's perfect for branding, logo, packaging, header, title, etc. Wolfie is great if you pair it with an 80s illustration, it will make the design even more dope. Wolfie are available in 3 Widths (Condensed - Ultra Condensed - Normal) with matches 5 weights (Light - Semi Light - Regular - SemiBold - Bold) total 30 fonts and support for 75+ language. Happy creating :)

Hyugos is a condensed type of font that has a different character from the previous condensed font, Hyugos has a strong but soft character, with a cheerful and fresh theme, supported by 24 choices of font types. Hyugos is able to answer your current needs who are designing something great. Its weight is superior in posters, social media, headlines, magazine titles, clothing, large print formats - and wherever you want to see it.

Core Label is a condensed sans serif font. You will be able to manage a lot of information into limited spaces with Core Label. Its highly legible even in condensed forms and also clear at small sizes. Supported codepages are MS Windows 1252 Latin1 and MS Windows 949 Korean consisting of 11,172 Korean letters and Symbols, except Chinese. This Type-face is good for narrow spaces such as Labels, Books and so on.

Sansmatica is a clean and modern sans serif typeface. It has 28 fonts that work as a multi-purpose design solution. It consists of regular and condensed fonts that can be used for different cases: regular fonts are perfect for copy while Sansmatica condensed fonts are more specific - they make emotional associations and are perfect when you want your headlines or advertising to be noticeable. Also suite great for greeting cards, posters, branding, name card, stationary, design title, blog header, art quote, typography. Sansmatica has 7 weights with light looking more modern, fashionable and the bold giving a more rugged impression is perfect for headlines, logos, quotes, and more! It is interesting to use bold condensed fonts – both vertical lines and weight draw attention.

Restoe Iboe is a quirky and cartoon like display font. It is perfect for headings, flyers, greeting cards, product packaging, book covers, printed quotes, logotype, apparel design, instagram post, album covers, and more.

The Black Shapes" are a collection of decorative single forms good to use as background of graphic design projects, like covers of books, headpieces at books and magazines, cd-covers, and many others.

Varial typefaces are extra-condensed Opentype™ sans-serifs with small caps, extended character set (european languages support) and extra features (fractions, ligatures and alternatives).

Handmade Roman JNL is a simple and clean serif design. Perfect for headlines or titles, this condensed serif font gets attention without being overly formal.

Franklin Stencil JNL is based on the classic and perennial workhorse design of Franklin Gothic Condensed and is available in both regular and oblique versions.

Cattleman JNL is a reinterpretation of a classic ultra-condensed wood type in the French Clarendon style often associated with Western-themed fliers and posters.

A revival of one of the popular wooden type fonts of the 19th century, condensed, bold, flat thick serifs, a very useful design for display.

Kumachi is an ultra condensed font with a stamp style, and is perfect for logos, name cards, magazines layouts, headers or oven large scale artwork.

Varial typefaces are extra-condensed Opentype™ sans-serifs with small caps, extended character set (european languages support) and extra features (fractions, ligatures and alternatives).

A revival of one of the popular wooden type fonts of the 19th century, suitable for display, geometric slab serifs unbracketed, short descenders, very condensed.

Loftie is an all caps, condensed sans serif font with beveled corner characters. The font is ideal for headlines, titles, branding, small blocks of text.

Modeled after an image of an almost complete set of Latin Condensed wood type, Cattle Trail JNL is available in both regular and oblique versions.

A semi-heavy face slightly condensed, inspired by the Germanic & European type fonts. Applications include captions, packaging, invitations, cards, posters, ads, book jackets, and manuals.

Cohoba is a chunky condensed sans serif. Cohoba is loud and proud. It comes with a handful of discretionary ligatures. Cohoba is fun and versatile.

Generic Gothic JNL is a straightforward interpretation of the classic typeface Franklin Gothic Condensed, modeled from a sheet of self-adhesive vinyl letters and numbers.

Boheld comes with 6 different style variations such as Sans, Serif, Bold, Condensed, and Inline. It is inspired by classic labels, tickets, posters, and more.

A revival of one of the popular wooden type fonts of the 19th century, suitable for display, geometric slab serifs unbracketed, short descenders, very condensed.

The PL Fiorello Condensed font has a Latin influence and has been used to set headings on novels and posters relating to suspense and crime.

This Dingbat font is designed to work well with the Van Condensed family. The dingbats in it have the same round treatment like the typeface.

FF Signa is a typically Danish typeface, rooted in architectural lettering rather than book typography. Originally designed for signage—hence the name—FF Signa is now a typographic family with three widths. All weights include italics, small caps, and several styles of figures. Because of the quality of this “vernacular-lettering-into-typeface” conversion, FF Signa received a Danish Design Prize in 2002. FF Signa is radically different from most sans serif text typefaces that were published during the 1990s. It neither belongs in the “humanist sans” category, nor is it on the list of typefaces based on 19th-century grotesques. Its concise letterforms and a minimum of detail produce clear and harmonious word images. Yet its proportions are classical, and the underlying geometry has been subtly adjusted in order to create letterforms which are at once interesting, harmonious, and contemporary. These features make FF Signa pleasant for reading, even at very small sizes. The typeface has developed into a versatile family, with Condensed, Extended, and Correspondence versions. Later on Signa Serif, Stencil variants and a Signa Slab family added even more versatility. The resulting FF Signa type system may be used for corporate identities, brochures, magazines, communication, books, and on-screen publications.

Introducing the Two Sugars Script Font! Two Sugars is a playful yet striking clean monoline script font, available in 2 weights and includes bonus extra stars & underlines. It's chunky, hand-drawn letterforms are guaranteed to stand out whether that be on light hearted merchandise designs or more impactful quote designs. The Two Sugars family consists of; Two Sugars Regular • A clean, connecting script font containing upper & lowercase characters, numerals, and a large range of punctuation. Two Sugars Extras • A set of 26 hand-drawn stars & underlines designed to compliment your Two Sugars script fonts. Simply install this as it's own separate font, and type any A-Z character to generate one of the extras. Two Sugars Bold & Two Sugars Extras Bold • If you're looking for a chunkier version of the Two Sugars & Two Sugars Extras fonts, simply switch to the bold versions! Alternates • Are available for lowercase descenders g, j, z, & y. These have elongated tails to add some extra flair to your text, and are accessible by switching on 'Stylistic Alternates' or via a Glyphs panel. Language Support • Two Sugars supports the following languages; English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Indonesian, Malay, Hungarian, Polish, Croatian, Turkish, Romanian, Czech, Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovak, Slovenian

Introducing KICKBOX Fonts - Unleash the Power of Nostalgia and Captivate Pop Culture, Lifestyle, and Music and Film Branding Looking to infuse your brand with a burst of retro charm and a dash of pop culture? Say hello to our KICKBOX Fonts! Designed with 3 styles: Narrow, Regular, Wide to make your brand stand out in the realms of pop culture, lifestyle, music, and film branding. These fonts are an absolute game-changer. KICKBOX transports you to the golden era of the past, evoking a sense of nostalgia that resonates with pop culture enthusiasts. Seamlessly blending boldness and authenticity, they captivate the hearts of your audience, adding a unique and irresistible touch to your brand identity. KICKBOX has 3 widths on each type: Narrow - Regular - Wide so can be perfect for any retro project like logotype, branding, title, packaging, and many more Features: Kickbox Main File Has 3 Variable: Narrow - Regular - Wide Instructions (Access special characters, even in Cricut Design) Unique Letterforms Works on PC & Mac Simple Installations Accessible in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word even work on Canva! PUA Encoded Characters Fully accessible without additional design software. Embrace the captivating allure of our KICKBOX today and unleash a world of endless possibilities! Enjoy Designing! Dharmas Studio

Introducing Echo Soul; a free-flowing and carefree brush font duo, hand painted with love. Echo Soul speaks from the heart and doesn't hold back. With elongated brush strokes and a natural flow, it's the perfect choice for handwritten quotes, product packaging, and logo designs with a personal and affectionate touch. The Echo Soul family consists of; 1. Echo Soul • A handwritten script font containing upper & lowercase characters, numerals and a large range of punctuation. 2. Echo Soul Alt • This is a second version of Echo Soul, with a completely new set of lowercase characters. If you wanted to avoid letters looking the same each time to recreate a custom-made style, or try a different word shape, simply switch to this font for an additional layout option. 3. Echo Soul Sans • An all-caps font containing uppercase-only characters, perfect for supporting text to compliment the Echo Soul Script font. Also includes numerals and a large range of punctuation. Stylistic Alternates • Are also available for several lowercase characters - these have elongated tails and look great when placed at the end of a word. These can be used by turning on 'Stylistic Alternates' in OpenType capable software, or accessing via a Glyphs panel.

New Orleans, June 25, 1895 My dear Edmond, I found upon my return home to dinner yesterday, your letter informing me of your affection for Annie and asking that we confide her future happiness to your keeping... This excerpt was taken from a letter written by designer Kathryn Podorsky’s great-great-grandfather, Lucien Doize, in response to Edmond’s request to marry his daughter, Annie. The letter was not only beautiful contextually, but exquisitely penned and epitomized the delightful charm of the New Orleans people of the time. Vena Amoris, or “Vein of Love” refers to a phrase coined by Henry Swinburne in his A Treatise of Espousal published in 1686. Vena Amoris also refers to the fourth finger on the left hand which was traditionally believed to contain a vein running directly to the heart, hence “the ring finger.” As a digital font, Vena Amoris boasts an extensive Latin-based character set that supports 51 languages. Also included are stylistic and contextual alternates, ligatures, swash variants, oldstyle figures, and roman numerals and calligraphic words that will undoubtedly bring a dynamic quality to any setting. All of those extras are driven by cleverly applied OpenType features allowing you to add harmony and calligraphic beauty to your layout.

Artisan Paris, a true embodiment of Parisian finesse and grace, is a mesmerizing display font crafted with a delicate and aesthetic feminine style. Characteristics: Aesthetic Feminine Style: Artisan Paris showcases a refined, feminine aesthetic that speaks of sophistication and beauty. Its design embraces the elegance synonymous with Parisian artistry. Intricate Craftsmanship: The font is meticulously designed, with every character bearing intricate details reminiscent of the craftsmanship seen in the heart of Paris. Delicate curls and ornate elements define this font, showcasing the skilled artistry of Parisian artisans. Two Weights: Artisan Paris provides versatility with two distinct weights – Regular and Italic. The Regular weight exudes a balanced and poised demeanor, while the Italic weight adds a playful and dynamic touch, enhancing your creative expressions. Usage: Artisan Paris is the font of choice when you want to infuse your designs with the grace and allure associated with Parisian artistry. Ideal for headlines, titles, branding, invitations, and any design project seeking an elegant and feminine touch. Designer: Artisan Paris was meticulously designed by a team of dedicated artists and designers, drawing inspiration from the chic and timeless femininity of Paris. Every element in this font reflects their passion for capturing the essence of Parisian artisans.

Mol is a slightly condensed feminine serif font recommended for use as a display typeface. It features hairline serifs, strong vertical stress and heavy ball terminals.

Windstone is a Black Ultra Condensed display sans font published by Variatype, available in regular and italic. FONT FEATURES Additional Accents 66 Languages Kerning Alternates Ligatures