Media Sans Italic
Designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée
| Font Name | Media Sans |
| 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 / Commercial License Required |
| Total Character | 81 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.1 |
| Ascent | 1000 |
| Descent | 100 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1100 |
| Max Advance Width | 1166 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -31 |
| Similar Fonts | Helvetica Compressed, Impact, Compacta, Noe Display |
Media Sans Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Media Sans Italic was designed by the acclaimed French type designer Jean-Baptiste Levée and released through his foundry, Production Type. The typeface family was born from a desire to recreate the visual punch of mid-20th-century magazine headlines, where space was tight and the impact needed to be maximum. It draws inspiration from the condensed, high-contrast sans serifs that dominated the newsstands during the 1960s and 1970s.
The italic variant is particularly striking, offering an aggressive slant that enhances the typeface's inherent sense of urgency and style. Characterized by its tight letter spacing and high x-height, Media Sans Italic is engineered for display purposes where every millimeter counts. Its sharp terminals and refined curves make it a staple for contemporary editorial design, high-end fashion branding, and experimental poster layouts.
Media Sans Italic Best Uses
Perfect for heavy-hitting magazine headlines and cover titles.
Ideal for high-end boutique logos and luxury advertising campaigns.
Creates high visual tension for event posters and bold typography projects.
Great for hero sections and impactful landing page statements.
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Package Size: 21.4 KB
Available Formats: .OTF