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Basis Grotesque vs Concourse
Basis Grotesque and Concourse are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans neo-grotesque, editorial, Concourse brings readable, low contrast. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:29%
Basis Grotesque
Concourse
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Concourse
PremiumPremium font preview not available
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | Concourse |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MB Type |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Basis Grotesque
- neo-grotesque, editorial design character
- Suited for Branding and Fashion
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Concourse
- readable, low contrast design character
- Suited for Documents and Web
- From MB Type
- 3 free alternatives available
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