Metric Bold
Designed by Kris Sowersby
| Font Name | Test Metric |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Kris Sowersby |
| Copyright | Copyright 2021, Kris Sowersby, Klim Type Foundry. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 66 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.25 |
| Ascent | 1000 |
| Descent | 250 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1250 |
| Max Advance Width | 1001 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -55 |
| Similar Fonts | Calibre, Helvetica, Akkurat, Inter, Arial |
Metric Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Metric Bold is a highly refined geometric sans-serif typeface designed by the award-winning designer Kris Sowersby of the Klim Type Foundry. Released in 2011, the typeface is fundamentally based on the geometry of the letter 'o', ensuring a rational and consistent structure across its letterforms. The design was famously inspired by the street signage found in Berlin, which Sowersby admired for its functional clarity and distinctive mechanical yet human aesthetic.
As a companion to the typeface Calibre, Metric Bold is celebrated for its versatility and extreme legibility in various environments. The Bold weight specifically provides a sturdy and authoritative voice, making it a favorite for contemporary graphic designers. It excels in professional settings where a balance between technical precision and modern elegance is required, particularly in high-end editorial and corporate projects.
Metric Bold Best Uses
Perfect for creating a clean and authoritative corporate identity.
Provides significant visual weight for magazine covers and web headers.
Optimized for high readability on digital screens and user interfaces.
Excellent for wayfinding systems due to its roots in street sign geometry.
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Package Size: 11.9 KB
Available Formats: .OTF