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Apercu vs Basis Grotesque
Apercu and Basis Grotesque are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Apercu leans expressive, Basis Grotesque brings modern, elegant. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Apercu
Basis Grotesque
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Apercu
Premium
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Apercu | Basis Grotesque |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Colophon Foundry | Colophon Foundry |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Apercu
- Barbican Centre identity
- Creative agency portfolios
- Independent magazines
- Art institution branding
- Early Airbnb design system
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Apercu
- expressive design character
- Suited for Ui and Portfolio
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Basis Grotesque
- modern, elegant design character
- Suited for Fashion and Corporate
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Apercu and Basis Grotesque
Inter
82%82% to Apercu · 82% to Basis Grotesque
Work Sans
82%78% to Apercu · 85% to Basis Grotesque
DM Sans
75%74% to Apercu · 76% to Basis Grotesque
Libre Franklin
74%70% to Apercu · 78% to Basis Grotesque