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Core Sans vs Instrument Sans
Core Sans and Instrument Sans are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. The two share 89% design similarity overall. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:100%
Core Sans
Instrument Sans
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Core Sans
Premium
Instrument Sans
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Core Sans | Instrument Sans |
|---|---|---|
| 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, korean | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | S-Core | Rodrigo Fuenzalida |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Core Sans
- Suited for Corporate
- From S-Core
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Instrument Sans
- Suited for Tech
- From Rodrigo Fuenzalida
- 3 free alternatives available
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Instrument Sans
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