Interface vs Johnston

Interface and Johnston are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Interface leans readable, Johnston brings signage, branding. Compare which suits your Signage project.

65% Similarity

Design DNA

Design overlap:25%

Interface

Structural
Humanist
Visual
Readable

Johnston

Structural
Humanist
Purpose
SignageBranding

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Interface

Premium

Johnston

Premium

Feature Comparison

Feature Interface 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 Dalton Maag ITC

Best Use Cases

Signage

Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...

Interface Johnston
UI Design

Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...

Interface Johnston
Corporate

Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...

Interface Johnston
Interface Johnston
Branding

Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...

Interface Johnston
Wayfinding

Typography for navigation systems, directional signage, and environmental graphi...

Interface Johnston

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Interface

  • readable design character
  • Suited for Ui and Corporate
  • From Dalton Maag
  • 3 free alternatives available
View Interface →

Consider: Johnston

  • signage, branding design character
  • Suited for Transit and Branding
  • From ITC
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Johnston →
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