Concourse vs Optima
Concourse and Optima are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Concourse leans readable, modern, Optima brings elegant, script. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Concourse
Optima
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Concourse
Premium
Optima
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Concourse | Optima |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MB Type | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Concourse
- readable, modern design character
- Suited for Documents and Web
- From mb-type
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Optima
- elegant, script design character
- Suited for Fashion and Luxury
- From linotype
- 6 free alternatives available
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