Gill Sans Nova UltraLight Italic
Designed by Eric Gill, George Ryan (Monotype)
| Font Name | Gill Sans Nova UltraLight |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Humanist Sans-Serif |
| Designer | Eric Gill, George Ryan (Monotype) |
| Copyright | Copyright 2015 © The Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 777 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.43 |
| Ascent | 1135 |
| Descent | 299 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1434 |
| Max Advance Width | 1249 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -100 |
| Similar Fonts | Johnston, Cabin, Granby, Lato, Prenton |
Gill Sans Nova UltraLight Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Gill Sans Nova UltraLight Italic is a modern expansion of the legendary humanist sans-serif typeface originally designed by Eric Gill in 1928. While the original typeface was inspired by the Johnston typeface used for the London Underground, Gill refined the geometry to create a font that became the hallmark of British typography. The Nova series was released in 2015 by Monotype to celebrate the heritage of the font while introducing new weights and specialized characters that were previously unavailable.
The UltraLight Italic variant is particularly notable for its extremely delicate stroke weight and sophisticated angularity. It offers an ethereal, minimalist aesthetic that maintains the classic humanist proportions of the original 1920s design. This weight is designed for high-end display purposes where elegance and white space are paramount, making it a favorite among graphic designers for luxury editorial work and contemporary branding identities.
Gill Sans Nova UltraLight Italic Best Uses
Sophisticated pull quotes and refined sub-headlines in luxury lifestyle magazines.
Identity systems for high-fashion labels and boutique cosmetic brands.
Hero sections and minimal headers that require a light, airy, and modern feel.
Gill Sans Nova UltraLight Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 182.4 KB
Available Formats: .TTF