Media Sans Black Italic
Designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée
| Font Name | Media Sans Black |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Display Sans Serif |
| Designer | Jean-Baptiste Levée |
| Copyright | Copyright 2018 Production Systems SAS - All rights reserved - End-User License Agreement: http://www.productiontype.com/license |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 81 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.1 |
| Ascent | 1000 |
| Descent | 100 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1100 |
| Max Advance Width | 1129 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -21 |
| Similar Fonts | Impact, Antique Olive Nord, Helvetica Compressed, Compacta |
Media Sans Black Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Media Sans Black Italic is a high-impact display typeface designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée and released through Production Type. Originally developed for the French newspaper Libération, this font family was built to handle the rigorous demands of editorial layouts that require maximum visibility within tight spaces. It draws aesthetic inspiration from the bold, high-contrast sans-serifs popular in the 1960s and 70s, specifically those designed to push the limits of headline composition.
The Black Italic weight is the most aggressive and dynamic variant of the family. It features an extremely high x-height, very short ascenders and descenders, and tight tracking that gives it a massive, blocky appearance. The sharp slant of the italic adds a sense of momentum and urgency, making it an ideal choice for contemporary magazine covers, large-scale posters, and provocative branding that requires a loud, authoritative voice.
Media Sans Black Italic Best Uses
Perfect for massive, attention-grabbing headlines in newspapers and high-fashion magazines.
Ideal for large-scale graphics where impact and space efficiency are critical.
Suited for bold logo marks and visual identities that demand a strong, mechanical presence.
Excellent for high-visibility banners and promotional headers on modern websites.
Media Sans Black Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 21.7 KB
Available Formats: .OTF