Futura Display vs Impact
Futura Display and Impact are both display typefaces sharing a bold foundation. Where Futura Display leans geometric, modern, Impact brings condensed, signage. Compare which suits your Headlines project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Futura Display
Impact
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Futura Display
Premium
Impact
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Futura Display | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | display | display |
| 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, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Linotype | Stephenson Blake |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Impact
- Internet memes
- Windows system fonts
- Newspaper headlines
- Billboard advertising
- Social media graphics
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Futura Display
- geometric, modern design character
- Suited for Branding
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Impact
- condensed, signage design character
- Suited for Memes and Signage
- From Stephenson Blake
- 4 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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