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Johnston vs National 2
Johnston and National 2 are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Johnston leans signage, branding, National 2 brings modern, elegant. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Johnston
National 2
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Johnston
Premium
National 2
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Johnston | National 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ITC | Klim Type Foundry |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Johnston
- signage, branding design character
- Suited for Transit and Signage
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: National 2
- modern, elegant design character
- Suited for Editorial and Ui
- From Klim Type Foundry
- 3 free alternatives available
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