Metric Medium Regular
Designed by Kris Sowersby
| Font Name | Test Metric Medium |
| Style | Regular |
| 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 | 972 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -55 |
| Similar Fonts | Calibre, Akzidenz-Grotesk, Helvetica, Arial |
Metric Medium Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Metric Medium Regular is a geometric humanist typeface designed by the renowned Kris Sowersby of Klim Type Foundry. The font was inspired by the street signage of West Berlin, particularly the geometric forms found on the U-Bahn signs. By merging the rigid geometry of German signage with a refined humanist sensibility, Metric provides a versatile tool that feels both engineered and natural.
The Medium weight of this family strikes a perfect balance between presence and readability, making it suitable for high-density text as well as striking headlines. Its open apertures and balanced rhythmic spacing ensure it remains legible in digital environments and physical wayfinding systems, embodying a clean, modern aesthetic that is popular in contemporary branding.
Metric Medium Regular Best Uses
Excellent for long-form reading in magazines and high-end publications.
Provides a clean, trustworthy look for logos and corporate communication.
Highly readable on screens, making it ideal for UI/UX and body text.
Clear letterforms make it perfect for wayfinding and environmental graphics.
The medium weight ensures text is legible even on small mobile screens.
Metric Medium Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 11.3 KB
Available Formats: .OTF