Author's note

Gris Sans Condensed by Shawn Griswold is a free high-contrast condensed sans serif with a striking fashion-editorial character. Tall, narrow letters combine broad vertical strokes with exceptionally fine lines, giving the design an elegant but sharply graphic silhouette.

Fashion and beauty brands will find it especially suited to packaging and advertising. Its slim proportions also suit magazine covers and cultural event posters, where the lettering can establish a sophisticated contemporary identity. The recurring shift between substantial strokes and hairline details echoes the contrasts common in luxury photography and refined product imagery.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2010 by Shawn Griswold. All rights reserved.
Font family
GrisSans
Font subfamily
Condensed Regular
Unique subfamily identification
ShawnGriswold: Gris Condensed Regular: 2010
Full font name
GrisSans Condensed Regular
Name table version
Version 1.002
Postscript font name
GrisSans-CondensedRegular
Trademark notice
GrisSans Condensed Regular is a trademark of Shawn Griswold.
Manufacturer name
Shawn Griswold
Designer
Shawn Griswold
Description
Copyright (c) 2010 by Shawn Griswold. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2010-09-01
Revision1
Glyph count125
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthCondensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced