ITC Avant Garde Std Extra Light

Font Name	ITC Avant Garde Std XLt
Style	Regular
Category	Geometric Sans Serif
Designer	Herb Lubalin, Tom Carnase
Copyright	Copyright © 1993, 1994, 2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
License	Commercial / Paid (Check License)
Total Character	252
Recommended Line Height	1.22
Ascent	946
Descent	274
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1220
Max Advance Width	1178
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-75
Similar Fonts	Futura, Century Gothic, Montserrat, Brandon Grotesque

ITC Avant Garde Std Extra Light Font Details : Font Free Download

ITC Avant Garde Std was born from the logo design of Avant Garde magazine, a publication that pushed the boundaries of editorial design in the late 1960s. Designed by Herb Lubalin and developed into a full typeface by Tom Carnase, the font is a quintessential example of geometric sans-serif typography. It is built upon the foundational shapes of the circle and the line, reflecting a modernist aesthetic influenced by the Bauhaus movement.

The Extra Light weight of this family offers a delicate and sophisticated interpretation of Lubalin's original vision. While the bold weights are famous for their tight kerning and experimental ligatures, the Extra Light variant provides an airy, minimalist feel that is highly effective in high-end fashion and architectural contexts. It remains one of the most recognizable and influential typefaces in the history of graphic design, symbolizing both 1970s flair and timeless modernism.