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DIN vs Johnston
DIN and Johnston are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a signage foundation. Where DIN leans tech, readable, Johnston brings humanist, branding. Compare which suits your Signage project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
DIN
Johnston
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
DIN
Premium
Johnston
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DIN | 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 | Linotype | ITC (International Typeface Corporation) |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: DIN
- tech, readable design character
- Suited for Technical and Automotive
- From linotype
- 6 free alternatives available
Consider: Johnston
- humanist, branding design character
- Suited for Transit and Branding
- From itc
- 2 free alternatives available
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