Elite Medium
Designed by Clayton Smith
| Font Name | Elite |
| Style | Medium |
| Category | Slab Serif / Monospaced |
| Designer | Clayton Smith |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) Butter, 2005. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 116 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.13 |
| Ascent | 800 |
| Descent | 106 |
| Units Per em | 800 |
| Total Vertical Range | 906 |
| Max Advance Width | 1494 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Courier New, Letter Gothic, American Typewriter, Prestige Elite |
Elite Medium Font Details : Font Free Download
Elite Medium is a refined iteration of the classic typewriter aesthetic, tracing its origins back to the 1953 design for IBM. Originally conceived for executive correspondence, this font strikes a perfect balance between the mechanical precision of monospaced type and the readability of modern slab serifs. Its clear, distinct letterforms and balanced stroke weights make it a staple for professional environments where clarity and authority are paramount.
In the digital age, Elite Medium has evolved beyond the typewriter, finding a new life in web design and technical documentation. Its structured layout and rhythmic spacing offer a nostalgic yet functional appeal, making it a favorite for designers looking to evoke a sense of 20th-century bureaucracy or academic rigor while maintaining high legibility on high-resolution displays.
Elite Medium Best Uses
Provides a formal and official appearance suitable for contracts and legal filings.
Adds a vintage or technical character to blogs, portfolios, and headers.
Offers excellent character recognition for programming and terminal use.
Works well for brands wanting to project a sense of heritage and precision.
Elite Medium Glyphs
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Package Size: 30.1 KB
Available Formats: .TTF