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Balto vs Frutiger
Balto and Frutiger are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Balto leans editorial, modern, Frutiger brings warm. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Balto
Frutiger
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Balto
Premium
Frutiger
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Balto | 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 | TypeTogether | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
Typography for print and digital publishing, book design, and editorial producti...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
Typography for navigation systems, directional signage, and environmental graphi...
Typography for medical, wellness, and healthcare applications. Healthcare fonts ...
Where You'll See These Fonts
Frutiger
- Airport signage
- Healthcare systems
- Transportation
- Government forms
- Pharmaceutical packaging
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Balto
- editorial, modern design character
- Suited for Editorial and Ui
- From TypeTogether
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Frutiger
- warm design character
- Suited for Signage and Wayfinding
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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