GT America Compressed Light Italic
Designed by Noël Leu
| Font Name | GT America Trial Cm Lt It |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Noël Leu |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2016 by Grilli Type. All rights reserved. |
| License | Paid (Trial/Demo Available) |
| Total Character | 348 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.26 |
| Ascent | 1000 |
| Descent | 258 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1258 |
| Max Advance Width | 792 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -100 |
| Similar Fonts | Franklin Gothic, Akzidenz-Grotesk, Helvetica, Univers |
GT America Compressed Light Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
GT America Compressed Light Italic is a quintessential component of the expansive GT America type system, designed by Noël Leu and released through the Swiss foundry Grilli Type. This typeface serves as a functional bridge between the American Gothic tradition and the European Grotesque style. By synthesizing elements from 19th-century wood types with the systematic precision of 20th-century Swiss design, it offers a unique aesthetic that is both historic and contemporary.
The Compressed Light Italic variant specifically caters to high-density information environments. Its narrow horizontal footprint allows for maximum character count without sacrificing legibility, while the light weight and rhythmic slant provide a sophisticated, elegant texture to the page. It is widely regarded as a versatile tool for designers who require the structural integrity of a grotesque but the spatial efficiency of a compressed face.
GT America Compressed Light Italic Best Uses
Perfect for sophisticated magazine headlines and tight sidebar layouts.
Ideal for modern, minimalist identity systems that require a high-end feel.
Excellent for responsive headers where verticality is prioritized over width.
Provides a high-impact, sleek look for vertical typography in advertising.
GT America Compressed Light Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 25.3 KB
Available Formats: .OTF