Archivo Narrow Italic from Omnibus-Type is a free condensed sans serif with a firm rightward slant and notably tall proportions. Its lettering combines broad, open curves with economical widths, and the changing stroke weight keeps the narrow forms from looking mechanical, with clean joins and little decorative interruption. The result is brisk and editorial.
News, culture, and contemporary urban subjects match its forward lean, making it useful for magazine feature headings, event posters, and digital campaign graphics. For publishing brands and cultural venues, the close-set, forward-moving forms can become a recognizable part of mastheads, signage, and their broader brand identity.
Copyright (c) 2012, Omnibus-Type (www.omnibus-type.com|omnibus.type@gmail.com),with Reserved Font Name: Archivo
Font family
Archivo Narrow
Font subfamily
Italic
Unique subfamily identification
Omnibus-Type: Archivo Narrow Italic: 2012
Full font name
ArchivoNarrow-Italic
Name table version
1.002; ttfautohint (v0.8)
Postscript font name
ArchivoNarrow-Italic
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
Created2012-08-26
Revision1
Glyph count416
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightSemi-light
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleUnderline
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Italic angle-8
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 4 font weights listed below: