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Basis Grotesque vs Centra No.1
Basis Grotesque and Centra No.1 are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans neo-grotesque, editorial, Centra No.1 brings geometric, minimal. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:43%
Basis Grotesque
Centra No.1
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Centra No.1
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | Centra No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sharp Type |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
Centra No.1
- SaaS product interfaces
- Design tool documentation
- Technology company brand systems
- Modern corporate identities
- Startup pitch decks and marketing
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Basis Grotesque
- neo-grotesque, editorial design character
- Suited for Fashion and Creative
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Centra No.1
- geometric, minimal design character
- Suited for Ui and Presentations
- From Sharp Type
- 8 free alternatives available
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