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Gill Sans vs Supria Sans
Gill Sans and Supria Sans are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Gill Sans leans retro, Supria Sans brings display, modern. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Gill Sans
Supria Sans
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Gill Sans
Premium
Supria Sans
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gill Sans | Supria 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 | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Monotype | Hannes von Döhren |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Gill Sans
- British railways
- BBC branding
- Government documents
- Museum signage
- Publishing industry
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Gill Sans
- retro design character
- Suited for Signage and Corporate
- From Monotype
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Supria Sans
- display, modern design character
- Suited for Display and Headlines
- From Hannes von Döhren
- 2 free alternatives available
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