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Basis Grotesque vs News Gothic
Basis Grotesque and News Gothic are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans neo-grotesque, modern, News Gothic brings condensed. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Basis Grotesque
News Gothic
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
News Gothic
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | News Gothic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Linotype |
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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, modern design character
- Suited for Branding and Fashion
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: News Gothic
- condensed design character
- Suited for News and Magazines
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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Basis Grotesque
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