Media Sans Bold
Designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée
| Font Name | Media Sans |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | 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 | 1142 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -26 |
| Similar Fonts | Impact, Compacta, Helvetica Compressed |
Media Sans Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Media Sans Bold is a striking display typeface designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée and released through the Production Type foundry. Inspired by the assertive, high-contrast headlines found in French newspapers and magazines of the 1960s and 70s, it captures a specific mid-century editorial energy. The typeface was meticulously crafted to solve the practical challenge of fitting long, impactful words into narrow column widths without losing their visual authority.
Characterized by its extra-tight spacing and extremely tall x-height, Media Sans Bold is built for maximum impact in large-scale applications. While it pays homage to vintage print media, it has been modernized for digital clarity, making it a favorite for designers who require a sophisticated yet aggressive typographic voice. Its compact proportions and vertical stress ensure that it dominates the layout, making it an essential tool for creating powerful visual hierarchies.
Media Sans Bold Best Uses
Ideal for high-impact magazine covers and newspaper headlines.
Excellent for bold messaging on posters and billboards.
Perfect for authoritative and modern brand wordmarks.
Stunning for hero sections and website landing page titles.
Media Sans Bold Glyphs
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Package Size: 20.5 KB
Available Formats: .OTF