Core Sans vs National 2
Core Sans and National 2 are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. Where Core Sans leans neo-grotesque, minimal, National 2 brings humanist, elegant. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Core Sans
National 2
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Core Sans
Premium
National 2
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Core Sans | National 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Klim Type Foundry |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Core Sans
- neo-grotesque, minimal design character
- From S-Core
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: National 2
- humanist, elegant design character
- From Klim Type Foundry
- 3 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Core Sans and National 2
Inter
85%85% to Core Sans · 85% to National 2
Open Sans
82%Barlow
82%% to Core Sans · 82% to National 2
Source Sans Pro
78%% to Core Sans · 78% to National 2