Designed2010, HVD Fonts, Berlin
DesignerHannes von Döhren
StyleGeometric sans-serif
LicencePaid. Sold by HVD Fonts.
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Josefin Sans
Sans-serif · The closest free Brandon Grotesque
Handmade goods
Vintage geometric letters with a small lowercase and elegant, slightly quirky details. Beautiful in spaced-out capitals.
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Outfit
Sans-serif · Clean modern branding
Handmade goods
Round geometric shapes with a calm, simple feel.
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Urbanist
Sans-serif · Labels and packaging
Handmade goods
Geometric and crisp, with round letters that suit tracked-out capitals.
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Kumbh Sans
Sans-serif · Boutique brands
Handmade goods
Open geometric shapes with a gentle, approachable tone.
Ad
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Lexend
Sans-serif · Readable text
Handmade goods
Wide, friendly letters that stay clear in long text.
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Red Hat Display
Sans-serif · Bold headings
Handmade goods
Geometric bones with warmth, strong in heavy weights.
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Montserrat
Sans-serif · Signs and posters
Handmade goods
Wider and sturdier, but the same geometric charm in capitals.
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Albert Sans
Sans-serif · Editorial layouts
Handmade goods
A geometric grotesque with a clean, confident rhythm.
The closest possible lookJosefin Sans, in capitals with extra letter spacing.
A café or boutique logoJosefin Sans or Kumbh Sans, paired with a script for accents.
Wedding signsJosefin Sans capitals with <a href="/wedding-fonts">a wedding script</a>.
Questions
- Is Brandon Grotesque free?
- No. Brandon Grotesque is a commercial font from HVD Fonts and needs a licence for logos, websites and print.
- What is the best free alternative to Brandon Grotesque?
- Josefin Sans. It has the same 1930s geometric style and small lowercase, and it is free under the SIL Open Font License.
- Why is Brandon Grotesque popular for weddings?
- Its spaced-out capitals look elegant and handmade at the same time, which suits invitations and signs. Josefin Sans gives you the same effect for free.
- Are these fonts free for commercial use?
- Yes. Every font here is open-licence, so you can use it in logos, websites, products and client work. The licence is included in each download.