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Basis Grotesque vs Johnston
Basis Grotesque and Johnston are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans neo-grotesque, editorial, Johnston brings signage, branding. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:14%
Basis Grotesque
Johnston
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Johnston
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ITC |
Best Use Cases
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Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
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Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
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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 Editorial and Fashion
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Johnston
- signage, branding design character
- Suited for Transit and Signage
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
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Basis Grotesque
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