Johnston vs WTF Forma
Johnston and WTF Forma are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a branding foundation. Where Johnston leans humanist, signage, WTF Forma brings neo-grotesque, modern. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:14%
Johnston
WTF Forma
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Johnston
Premium
WTF Forma
PremiumPremium font preview not available
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Johnston | WTF Forma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | W Type Foundry |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Johnston
- humanist, signage design character
- Suited for Transit and Signage
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: WTF Forma
- neo-grotesque, modern design character
- Suited for Corporate and Ui
- From W Type Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
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