Oswald

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TYPEFACE OVERVIEW

A rework of the classic Alternate Gothic style re-proportioned for digital screens. Strong condensed vertical rhythm.

Commercial Stand-In: Often chosen as an open-source alternative to Alternate Gothic, Impact, DIN Condensed.

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Category sans-serif

Serifs none

Contrast low

Proportions condensed

Variable Font Yes

About Oswald

Oswald, by Vernon Adams, reworks the classic condensed "gothic" sans style of typefaces like Alternate Gothic for the screen. Its tall, narrow letters fit a lot of text into a small width, which makes it a strong choice for headlines, labels and anything that needs impact in tight spaces.

Best used for

News and sports headlines
Posters and event graphics
Navigation and section labels in uppercase
Product packaging

What to pair it with

Oswald is too condensed for long paragraphs, so pair it with a comfortable body font such as Open Sans, Roboto or Lora.

INTERACTIVE SPECIMEN TESTER

Size: 36px