ITC Avant Garde vs Josefin Sans
This comparison helps you decide whether Josefin Sans can replace ITC Avant Garde without changing the overall typographic feel. With 80% similarity, Josefin Sans captures ITC Avant Garde's elegant geometric proportions and art deco influences. If you need more weights than ITC Avant Garde offers, Josefin Sans is usually the more flexible family.
80% Similarity
Visual Comparison
ITC Avant Garde
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Josefin Sans
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | ITC Avant Garde | Josefin Sans |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | ITC | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Josefin Sans
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts