Centra No. 2 vs General Sans
Centra No. 2 and General Sans are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. Where Centra No. 2 leans geometric, General Sans brings neo-grotesque. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Centra No. 2
General Sans
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Centra No. 2
Premium
General Sans
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Centra No. 2 | General Sans |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Sharp Type | Frode Helland |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Centra No. 2
- geometric design character
- From Sharp Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: General Sans
- neo-grotesque design character
- From Frode Helland
- 3 free alternatives available
- Available as a variable font
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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