What Is a Grotesque Typeface?
A grotesque sans serif font lacks a serif, which is a little extra stroke commonly seen at the end of some typefaces. It has, instead, a more abrupt edge. In fact, grotesque fonts lack any sort of ornate or decorative quality. Instead, they are rather stiff and clean. They may have been called grotesque because they were considered plain and unattractive compared to fonts from the same 19th century era which were more decorative.
Typeface Classification Made Simple
We briefly covered the grotesque font classification earlier. But if you’re unfamiliar with these concepts and would like to learn more, check out our free video course below. It’s a wonderful starting point for beginners, and it’s a great refresher for experienced designers too.
Choose Your Favorite Grotesque Fonts
Now that you know just where to find the best grotesque fonts when you need them, head to Envato Elements and download your favorites today.
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