Red Hat Text vs Trade Gothic

Red Hat Text and Trade Gothic are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a readable foundation. Where Red Hat Text leans editorial, modern, Trade Gothic brings condensed, signage. Compare which suits your Editorial project.

62% Similarity

Design DNA

Design overlap:17%

Red Hat Text

Visual
ReadableModern
Purpose
EditorialTech

Trade Gothic

Structural
Condensed
Visual
Readable
Purpose
Signage

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Red Hat Text

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Trade Gothic

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Feature Comparison

Feature Red Hat Text 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 MCKL Linotype

Best Use Cases

Editorial

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

Red Trade
UI Design

Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...

Red Trade
Technology

Typography for tech companies, software products, and digital innovation. Tech f...

Red Trade
Applications

Typography for desktop and web applications, software interfaces, and digital to...

Red Trade
Headlines

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

Red Trade
Wayfinding

Typography for navigation systems, directional signage, and environmental graphi...

Red Trade
Packaging

Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...

Red Trade
Gaming

Typography for video games, esports, and interactive entertainment. Gaming fonts...

Red Trade

Where You'll See These Fonts

Trade Gothic

  • Magazine headlines
  • Advertising
  • Packaging design
  • Sports media
  • Fashion editorials

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Red Hat Text

  • editorial, modern design character
  • Suited for Ui and Tech
  • From MCKL
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Red Hat Text →

Consider: Trade Gothic

  • condensed, signage design character
  • Suited for Headlines and Wayfinding
  • From Linotype
  • 3 free alternatives available
View Trade Gothic →

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Trade Gothic

For Editorial For Gaming For Headlines For Packaging For Wayfinding With Condensed

Free Alternatives to Consider

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Work Sans

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Barlow

78%

% to Red Hat Text · 78% to Trade Gothic

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