Metric Semibold Italic
Designed by Kris Sowersby
| Font Name | Test Metric Semibold |
| Style | Italic |
| 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 | 988 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -55 |
| Similar Fonts | Calibre, Helvetica, Arial, Akzidenz-Grotesk, Inter |
Metric Semibold Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Metric Semibold Italic is a geometric humanist typeface designed by Kris Sowersby of the Klim Type Foundry. Released in 2011, it is rooted in the concept of "letterform as engineering," drawing its foundation from the rationalized street signage of West Berlin. The typeface was developed as a companion to Calibre, where both share identical geometries but differ in their stroke terminals, offering a unique modular approach to type design.
The Semibold Italic weight provides a robust and dynamic emphasis within the family, blending the rigidity of geometric shapes with the warmth of humanist calligraphic traditions. This specific style is celebrated for its exceptional clarity and modern industrial feel, making it an excellent choice for designers who require a font that is both functional and aesthetically sophisticated in high-density text environments.
Metric Semibold Italic Best Uses
Ideal for pull quotes, subheadings, and emphasized passages in high-end magazines.
Perfect for professional branding systems that require a clean, authoritative voice.
Highly legible for UI elements, menu items, and mobile application dashboards.
Effective for dynamic advertising copy and promotional social media graphics.
Metric Semibold Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 12.5 KB
Available Formats: .OTF