Karbon Font Family
Karbon Font Family is a modern grotesque sans serif typeface designed by Kris Sowersby, drawing influence from Swiss design principles. It embodies a contemporary aesthetic while channeling the reductionist philosophy of Paul Renner’s Futura and Eric Gill’s sans serif designs. The family features a variety of weights and styles, including Karbon Slab Stencil, which extends its versatility into slab-serif territory. Karbon is suitable for both print and digital applications, making it a popular choice for branding and editorial design.
Features
- Weights: Available in multiple weights from hairline to bold.
- Styles: Includes regular, italic, bold, and slab stencil variants.
- Geometric Design: Modern geometric forms with clean lines.
- Versatility: Suitable for various design applications, including branding and editorial work.
- OpenType Support: Includes advanced typographic features.
Karbon is free for personal use; however, commercial use requires a license from Klim Type Foundry.
FAQs
Is Karbon Font Family free for commercial use?
No, it is free only for personal use. A license must be purchased for commercial applications.
What styles are included in the Karbon Font Family?
The family includes regular, italic, bold, semibold, light, hairline, and slab stencil styles.
Who designed the Karbon Font Family?
Karbon was designed by Kris Sowersby and released by Klim Type Foundry in 2009.
What are the primary uses for Karbon Font?
It is primarily used in branding, editorial design, and digital applications due to its modern aesthetic.
Designed by:Kris Sowersby
License: Free for personal use
