Author's note

Gauntlet Thin font by Dimitri Castrique is a free modern sans serif typeface that walks a graceful line between technical and handcrafted. Its strokes are whisper-thin yet steady, with softly rounded curves that keep it from feeling cold or rigid. The Gauntlet family’s subtle flair gives this style a refined, ink-drawn character that feels both contemporary and quietly literary.

Using Gauntlet Thin, text seems to float with plenty of air between letters, which works beautifully for fashion branding, poetry covers, boutique logos, beauty packaging, album art, and minimalist posters. This free font shines at larger sizes where its delicate structure can really breathe. Try pairing Gauntlet Thin with a sturdy geometric sans for body copy to create a clean, confident hierarchy.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
© the.bend aka Dimitri Castrique 2006, www.thebend.be
Font family
Gauntlet Thin
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
FONTLAB30:OTFEXPORT
Full font name
Gauntlet Thin
Name table version
Version 1.000;PS 001.000;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
GauntletThin
Trademark notice
FREE
Manufacturer name
Designer
Dimitri Castrique

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2006-07-21
Revision1
Glyph count225
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightLight
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
GauntletThin_TB.otf
GauntletClassic_TB.otf