URW Geometric is a sans serif typeface motivated by the German geometric typefaces of the 1920s however created for modern-day functionality. The character shapes have actually enhanced proportions and a better balance, the x-height is increased, ascenders and descenders are decreased. Unique glyphs, which are often developed afterwards for the original geometric typefaces from the 1920s, are completely integrated in the URW Geometric. These style attributes increase the usability and legibility significantly. With its 10 weights ranging from Thin to Black, plus 10 additional oblique designs, it has a terrific adaptability in mind. The extreme light designs shine bright in large sizes, the middle weights are ideal for body copy and the bolder variations for using emphasis details or bring a strong effect to headings and details. The optically well balanced designs are developed to work in ideal harmony together. URW Geometric is practical, strong, basic and balanced in type, and at a look looks like a modern variant of its predecessors. Apart from the standard characters the style has an additional concentrate on the special glyphs. These are created for today's needs. For example: the e-mail glyph looks modern and special, including a perfectly balanced spacing. The number indication, in contemporary usage called "hashtag", is area saving and optically well balanced for body text. Furthermore, numerous extra and alternate glyphs are designed to supply a friendly functionality. Consisting of a broad Latin language assistance and character sets, URW Geometric is completely created for today's requirements. Please take a look at the URW Geometric Type Specimen (PDF) for additional information.
Font Family:
· URW Geometric Condensed Thin
· URW Geometric Condensed Thin Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Extra Light
· URW Geometric Condensed Extra Light Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Light
· URW Geometric Condensed Light Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Regular
· URW Geometric Condensed Regular Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Medium
· URW Geometric Condensed Medium Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Semi Bold
· URW Geometric Condensed Semi Bold Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Bold
· URW Geometric Condensed Bold Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Extra Bold
· URW Geometric Condensed Extra Bold Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Heavy
· URW Geometric Condensed Heavy Oblique
· URW Geometric Condensed Black
· URW Geometric Condensed Black Oblique
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