Barlow Condensed

sans-serif

Preview

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Details

Designer
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Release Year
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Category
sans-serif
Description
Barlow Condensed is a contemporary sans-serif typeface designed by Tim Brown of Typotheque in 2014. The font features a wide range of weights, from Thin to ExtraBlack, each maintaining the same width for flexibility in design. Its distinctive character lies in its condensed form, making it suitable for headlines and short texts where legibility is paramount. Barlow Condensed's open forms, generous x-height, and even stroke weight contribute to its readability, while its geometric construction lends a modern, clean aesthetic.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding
  • Advertising
  • Packaging

Usage Instructions

Use Barlow Condensed for headlines in your web and app designs, or as a corporate identity font in logos and branding materials. Its clean lines and wide range of weights make it an excellent choice for advertising campaigns and packaging design. For editorial use, consider pairing it with a companion serif typeface like Barlow to maintain harmony while providing contrast.

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