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Centra No.1 vs Johnston
Centra No.1 and Johnston are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Centra No.1 leans geometric, modern, Johnston brings signage, branding. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Centra No.1
Johnston
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Centra No.1
Premium
Johnston
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Centra No.1 | 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 | Sharp Type | ITC |
Best Use Cases
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
Typography for navigation systems, directional signage, and environmental graphi...
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Centra No.1
- geometric, modern design character
- Suited for Ui and Editorial
- From Sharp Type
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Johnston
- signage, branding design character
- Suited for Transit and Signage
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
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