Author's note

Ropa Sans by Botio Nikoltchev is a free condensed sans serif with tall, economical forms and a distinctly industrial cast. Rounded lowercase shapes soften the upright, narrow construction.

Digital graphics are a natural setting for its compact proportions, particularly event listings and interface labels. Its firm silhouettes also suit transit-inspired posters and contemporary packaging, where the lettering can suggest practical wayfinding. The recurring mix of straight sides and gently curved joins connects those projects to signs and utilitarian product lettering.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011, Botjo Nikoltchev (post@carrois.com www.carrois.com), with Reserved Font Name "Ropa Sans"
Font family
Ropa Sans
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
BotjoNikoltchev: Ropa Sans: 2011
Full font name
RopaSans-Regular
Name table version
Version 1.002
Postscript font name
RopaSans-Regular
Trademark notice
Ropa Sans is a trademark of Botjo Nikoltchev.
Manufacturer name
Botjo Nikoltchev
Designer
Botio Nikoltchev

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2012-01-20
Revision1
Glyph count264
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
RopaSans-Regular.otf
RopaSans-Italic.otf