Spartan Bold

Designed by John L. Renshaw

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Font Name Spartan
Style Bold
Category Geometric Sans Serif
Designer John L. Renshaw
Copyright Copyright 2020 The Spartan Project Authors (https://github.com/bghryct/Spartan-MB)
License Free for Personal Use
Total Character 385
Recommended Line Height 1.5
Ascent 2398
Descent 592
Units Per em 2000
Total Vertical Range 2990
Max Advance Width 3469
Max Advance Height N/A
Underline Position -150
Similar Fonts Futura, League Spartan, Century Gothic, Gill Sans

Spartan Bold Font Details : Font Free Download

Spartan Bold was originally designed as a direct competitor to Paul Renner's Futura. Released by the American Type Founders (ATF) in 1939, it was based on drawings by John L. Renshaw. It captures the rigid, geometric essence of the Bauhaus movement while offering a slightly more industrial, American feel compared to its German counterpart.

The Spartan Bold weight became particularly iconic in mid-century advertising and editorial design. It features perfectly circular 'O's and sharp, clean vertices. Today, it remains a staple for designers looking for a high-impact, modernist aesthetic that conveys both stability and forward-thinking simplicity.

Spartan Bold Best Uses

Headlines

Impactful and clear titles for websites and print media.

Branding

Perfect for creating strong, minimalist logo designs and identities.

Display

Excellent for high-visibility signage and large-scale poster graphics.

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Package Size: 61.6 KB

Available Formats: .TTF


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