Typeface Pantheon
Essential typefaces for every conceivable design need—timeless, versatile workhorses
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Futura (1927, Paul Renner) – Geometric Sans A pinnacle of Bauhaus-era modernism, perfect for everything from corporate branding to avant-garde design. Used on the moon, in film, and across high-end product design.
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Baskerville (1757, John Baskerville) – Transitional Serif A high-contrast, highly readable serif that balances elegance with precision. Timeless for book design and editorial work.
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Garamond (Adobe Garamond Pro) (16th century, Claude Garamond) – Old-Style Serif A warm, humanist serif that remains a staple in book publishing and classic typographic layouts. Adobe’s revival is considered definitive.
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Univers (1957, Adrian Frutiger) – Grotesque Sans Teenage Engineering’s choice, a modular and systematic typeface that works beautifully across industrial, corporate, and tech design. Learn more about Univers.
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DIN 1451 (1931, German Institute for Standardization) – Engineered Sans Originally for road signage and industrial use, its compressed forms and clean structure make it essential for UI, transportation, and systematic design. Read about its history.
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IBM Plex Mono (2017, IBM) – Monospace A modern monospaced typeface that feels contemporary, clean, and highly readable for technical applications. Available open source.
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Fraktur (Typographic Revival: Unifraktur Maguntia) – Blackletter The quintessential blackletter, striking the right balance between historical weight and legibility. Learn about Fraktur.
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Akzidenz-Grotesk (1896, Berthold Type Foundry) – Grotesque Sans Predecessor to Helvetica, but warmer and more characterful. The true workhorse grotesque.
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Eurostile (1962, Aldo Novarese) – Techno/Sci-Fi Sans A modular, futuristic typeface synonymous with space-age aesthetics and industrial design. Available from Linotype.
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Cooper Black (1922, Oswald Bruce Cooper) – Rounded/Soft Serif A friendly, bold, and versatile typeface that adds warmth and personality, often used in playful and informal branding. Read its story.