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Johnston vs Trade Gothic
Johnston and Trade Gothic are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a signage foundation. Where Johnston leans humanist, branding, Trade Gothic brings condensed, readable. Compare which suits your Wayfinding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Johnston
Trade Gothic
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Johnston
Premium
Trade Gothic
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Johnston | Trade Gothic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (International Typeface Corporation) | Linotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Johnston
- humanist, branding design character
- Suited for Transit and Signage
- From itc
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Trade Gothic
- condensed, readable design character
- Suited for Headlines and Editorial
- From linotype
- 6 free alternatives available
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