Archivo Narrow Bold Italic from Omnibus-Type is a free condensed sans serif with a forceful rightward lean and a closely packed, tall silhouette. Its broad strokes and tight proportions produce a dense line, with rounded bowls, clipped endings, and only modest changes in stroke width. The weight stays remarkably even.
For a fast, emphatic typographic voice, it suits urgent editorial design, sports branding, and event posters because the compressed silhouette suggests speed and authority. Its assertive slant also fits music merchandise and action-oriented digital graphics, aimed at younger audiences who respond to direct, contemporary typography with a strong sense of momentum.
Copyright (c) 2012, Omnibus-Type (www.omnibus-type.com|omnibus.type@gmail.com),with Reserved Font Name: Archivo
Font family
Archivo Narrow
Font subfamily
Bold Italic
Unique subfamily identification
Omnibus-Type: Archivo Narrow Bold Italic: 2012
Full font name
ArchivoNarrow-BoldItalic
Name table version
1.002; ttfautohint (v0.8)
Postscript font name
ArchivoNarrow-BoldItalic
Trademark notice
Archivo
Manufacturer name
Hector Gatti
Designer
Hector Gatti
Description
Archivo Narrow was designed to be used simultaneously in print and digital platforms. The technical and aesthetic characteristics of the font are both crafted for high performance typography.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2012-08-31
Revision1
Glyph count416
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightSemi-bold
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleOutline
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Italic angle-8
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below: