PlakCom-BlackCondensed ☞
Designed by Paul Renner
| Font Name | PlakCom-BlackCondensed |
| Style | ☞ |
| Category | Sans-serif / Display |
| Designer | Paul Renner |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2006 Linotype GmbH, www.linotype.com. All rights reserved. This font software may not be reproduced, modified, disclosed or transferred without the express written approval of Linotype GmbH. Plak is a trademark of Linotype GmbH and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. This typeface is original artwork of Paul Renner. The design may be protected in certain jurisdictions. |
| License | Commercial License Required / Demo |
| Total Character | 386 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.21 |
| Ascent | 985 |
| Descent | 227 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1212 |
| Max Advance Width | 1000 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Futura Extra Bold Condensed, Impact, Haettenschweiler |
PlakCom-BlackCondensed ☞ Font Details : Font Free Download
PlakCom-BlackCondensed is a heavy-weight sans-serif typeface originally conceived by the legendary designer Paul Renner in 1928. Best known for creating Futura, Renner designed Plak as a display face for wood type, which explains its robust and simplified forms. This specific condensed version is part of the modern digital revival, maintaining the raw power and industrial aesthetic that made the original a staple of 20th-century German poster design.
The font is characterized by its geometric structure and extreme verticality, making it an ideal choice for high-impact visual communication. Its narrow width allows for large point sizes in tight spaces, ensuring that headlines remain legible even when they dominate the layout. Today, it is widely used in high-end editorial layouts, cinematic titles, and branding projects that require a sense of urgency and authority.
PlakCom-BlackCondensed ☞ Best Uses
Perfect for massive magazine headlines and high-impact cover titles.
Ideal for bold retail promotions and high-visibility street posters.
Used for authoritative, industrial-strength logos and corporate identities.
Excellent for cinematic title sequences and dramatic movie posters.
PlakCom-BlackCondensed ☞ Glyphs
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Package Size: 58.3 KB
Available Formats: .TTF