Description
FHA Condensed French NC font family by Fontry is an attractive free retro font set inspired by classical elements. The typeface wonderfully brings together decorative and serif-based elements in a condensed style for maximum impact. Fine details and narrow thin widening make this typeface family instantly recognizable. The classic retro style has a strong focus on historical references and ornamental elements, all in weights spanning from thin to bold.
Use the FHA Condensed French in branding, logos, books and covers, typography, advertising, and signage. This is also a suitable title font for magazines and newspapers, as well as one for movie titles.
This free font is available for free for personal uses only. A commercial license will be needed for business-related projects and commercial uses.
Use the FHA Condensed French in branding, logos, books and covers, typography, advertising, and signage. This is also a suitable title font for magazines and newspapers, as well as one for movie titles.
This free font is available for free for personal uses only. A commercial license will be needed for business-related projects and commercial uses.
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The full commercial version, with OpenType alternates, ligatures, and extended language support is available for immediate download at:
http://thefontry.com/fhacondensedfrench
FHA Condensed French
One could speculate that FHA Condensed French probably started life as wood type for displays, headlines, and posters. The exaggerated sharp serifs and condensed forms were not uncommon for that period. At some point, sign painters picked up Condensed French and added their own character. At the end of the nineteenth century, Frank H. Atkinson included Condensed French in his samples of lettering for his book, "Sign Painting, A Complete Manual." This book became one of the definitive guides for signwriting and hand lettering.
In 1999, Mike Adkins digitized Condensed to add to our Atkinson collection. For its re-release, Condensed French has been updated with more language support, ligatures, and OpenType alternates. It has true vintage character but still plays well in more modern designs. A font for all seasons, the condensed forms and sharp serifs fit in every layout from wild west days posters and creepy film credits to Christmas ads and Mother's Day cards. While I can't really see FHA Condensed French as the font for phone apps or video game text, it will provide impact to logos, branding, and product labeling.
The full commercial version, with OpenType alternates, ligatures, and extended language support is available for immediate download at:
http://thefontry.com/fhacondensedfrench
FHA Condensed French
One could speculate that FHA Condensed French probably started life as wood type for displays, headlines, and posters. The exaggerated sharp serifs and condensed forms were not uncommon for that period. At some point, sign painters picked up Condensed French and added their own character. At the end of the nineteenth century, Frank H. Atkinson included Condensed French in his samples of lettering for his book, "Sign Painting, A Complete Manual." This book became one of the definitive guides for signwriting and hand lettering.
In 1999, Mike Adkins digitized Condensed to add to our Atkinson collection. For its re-release, Condensed French has been updated with more language support, ligatures, and OpenType alternates. It has true vintage character but still plays well in more modern designs. A font for all seasons, the condensed forms and sharp serifs fit in every layout from wild west days posters and creepy film credits to Christmas ads and Mother's Day cards. While I can't really see FHA Condensed French as the font for phone apps or video game text, it will provide impact to logos, branding, and product labeling.
