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Basis Grotesque vs GT America
Basis Grotesque and GT America are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans elegant, humanist, GT America brings readable. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Basis Grotesque
GT America
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
GT America
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | GT America |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Grilli Type |
Best Use Cases
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Typography for creative work, artistic projects, and experimental design. Creati...
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Typography for advertising, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials. Adve...
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
GT America
- Tech company brand identities
- Corporate annual reports and investor decks
- Editorial magazine layouts
- SaaS product dashboards
- Advertising campaign typography
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Basis Grotesque
- elegant, humanist design character
- Suited for Fashion and Creative
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: GT America
- readable design character
- Suited for Ui and Advertising
- From Grilli Type
- 7 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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84%85% to Basis Grotesque · 83% to GT America
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84%82% to Basis Grotesque · 86% to GT America
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77%78% to Basis Grotesque · 76% to GT America
DM Sans
77%76% to Basis Grotesque · 78% to GT America