Knockout vs Telegraf

Knockout and Telegraf are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a condensed foundation. Where Knockout leans sports, Telegraf brings retro. Compare which suits your Headlines project.

Design DNA

Design overlap:60%

Knockout

Structural
Condensed
Visual
Bold
Purpose
DisplaySports

Telegraf

Structural
Condensed
Visual
BoldRetro
Purpose
Display

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Knockout

Premium

Telegraf

Premium

Feature Comparison

Feature Knockout Telegraf
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, latin-extended
Source Hoefler&Co Pangram Pangram

Best Use Cases

Headlines

Typography designed specifically for titles, headers, and attention-grabbing tex...

Knockout Telegraf
Display & Headlines

Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...

Knockout Telegraf
Sports

Typography for sports brands, athletic apparel, and team identities. Sports font...

Knockout Telegraf
Posters

Typography for posters, flyers, and large-format print design. Poster fonts must...

Knockout Telegraf
Retro & Vintage

Typography evoking past eras, vintage aesthetics, and nostalgic design. Retro fo...

Knockout Telegraf
Editorial

Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...

Knockout Telegraf

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Knockout

  • sports design character
  • Suited for Sports and Posters
  • From Hoefler&Co
  • 3 free alternatives available
View Knockout →

Consider: Telegraf

  • retro design character
  • Suited for Retro and Editorial
  • From Pangram Pangram
  • 2 free alternatives available
  • Broader language support
View Telegraf →

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