Gill Sans alternatives

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Gill Sans alternatives Stephen Coles, based on article by Ben Archer, lists the alternatives for Gill Sans (1932, Monotype), a typeface they both find lacking. Here is the list: Granby by Stephenson Blake (metal in 1930; revived by Elsner & Flake as Granby EF, and Scangraphic as Granby SB). Closer to Johnston and highly recommended by Coles. Tankard's Wayfarer was influenced by Granby. Bliss by Jeremy Tankard (1996): very complete and legible. Foundry Sterling by David Quay and Freda Sack (The Foundry). Coles thinks that it is overpowered by its predecessor, Bliss. Agenda by Greg Thompson (Font Bureau, 1993-2000). P22 London Underground (Richard Kegler, P22, 1997). ITC Johnston by David Farey (ITC, 1999-2002). One of the best digital versions of Johnston's Underground. English Grotesque (1998, Rian Hughes): an exaggerated interpretation. Tschichold by Jan Tschichold (1933, metal) and Thierry Puyfoulhoux (2001, digital).	EXTERNAL LINKS Gill Sans alternatives MyFonts search Monotype search Google search INTERNAL LINKS Choice of fonts ⦿ Type design in the United Kingdom ⦿

file name: Monotype Gill Sans W G L 1990 1998

file name: Eric Gill Gill Sans 1929 Poster by Jane Chang 2015

file name: Scangraphic Granby S B 2004

file name: Stephenson Blake Granby 1930

file name: Elsner Flake Granby E F Bold 2001 after Stephenson Blake Granby 1930

file name: Elsner Flake Granby E F Hippo 2001 after Stephenson Blake Granby 1930

file name: Elsner Flake Granby E F Light 2001 after Stephenson Blake Granby 1930

file name: I T C I T C Johnston 2011

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