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Basis Grotesque vs Suisse Int'l
Basis Grotesque and Suisse Int'l are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans modern, elegant, Suisse Int'l brings minimal. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Basis Grotesque
Suisse Int'l
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Suisse Int'l
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | Suisse Int'l |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Swiss Typefaces |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
Suisse Int'l
- Editorial publications
- Swiss design studios
- Architecture firms
- Fashion brand communications
- Cultural institution identities
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Basis Grotesque
- modern, elegant design character
- Suited for Fashion and Creative
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Suisse Int'l
- minimal design character
- Suited for Ui and Publishing
- From Swiss Typefaces
- 9 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Basis Grotesque and Suisse Int'l
Inter
86%82% to Basis Grotesque · 90% to Suisse Int'l
Work Sans
84%85% to Basis Grotesque · 82% to Suisse Int'l
DM Sans
78%76% to Basis Grotesque · 80% to Suisse Int'l
Libre Franklin
76%78% to Basis Grotesque · 74% to Suisse Int'l