Bank Gothic vs Trade Gothic
Bank Gothic is a display typeface while Trade Gothic takes a sans-serif approach. Where Bank Gothic leans geometric, display, Trade Gothic brings readable. Compare which suits your Headlines project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Bank Gothic
Trade Gothic
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Bank Gothic
Premium
Trade Gothic
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bank Gothic | Trade Gothic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | display | 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 | Bitstream | Linotype |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Bank Gothic
- Terminator 2 movie titles
- Video game interfaces
- Military-themed productions
- Sci-fi film graphics
- Tactical product branding
Trade Gothic
- Magazine headlines
- Advertising
- Packaging design
- Sports media
- Fashion editorials
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Bank Gothic
- geometric, display design character
- Suited for Sci Fi and Military
- From Bitstream
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Trade Gothic
- readable design character
- Suited for Wayfinding and Editorial
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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