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Akzidenz-Grotesk vs Frutiger
Akzidenz-Grotesk and Frutiger are both sans-serif typefaces from different design traditions. Where Akzidenz-Grotesk leans neo-grotesque, signage, Frutiger brings humanist, readable. Compare which suits your Signage project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:0%
Akzidenz-Grotesk
Frutiger
Visual Comparison
Akzidenz-Grotesk
Premium
Frutiger
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Akzidenz-Grotesk | Frutiger |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Berthold | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Akzidenz-Grotesk
- Balenciaga
- American Apparel
- High fashion
- Museum exhibitions
- Art publications
Frutiger
- Airport signage
- Healthcare systems
- Transportation
- Government forms
- Pharmaceutical packaging
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Akzidenz-Grotesk
- neo-grotesque, signage design character
- Suited for Editorial and Branding
- From Berthold
- 4 free alternatives available
Consider: Frutiger
- humanist, readable design character
- Suited for Wayfinding and Healthcare
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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