Encode Sans Condensed
sans-serif · Designed by Impallari Type, Andres Torresi, Jacques Le Bailly
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Encode Sans Condensed is a narrow, upright sans-serif with clean geometry and consistent stroke widths. It carries a functional, no-nonsense character that leans technical and efficient without feeling cold. The condensed proportions allow it to pack a lot of information into limited horizontal space, making it feel purposeful and structured. It has a modern workmanlike quality that suits content-heavy environments where clarity and space-saving matter more than expressive personality.
This font works well in data-heavy dashboards and application interfaces where labels, navigation items, and column headers need to fit tightly without sacrificing legibility. It is a solid choice for news and editorial headlines, particularly in tabloid or magazine layouts that require strong typographic hierarchy in compact formats. It also fits naturally in technical documentation or product specification sheets where a clean, utilitarian tone is appropriate and horizontal space is at a premium.
Best suited for: Recommend for space-constrained layouts including dashboards, data tables, compact editorial designs, technical documentation, and interface labels where horizontal efficiency and legibility are priorities.
Design considerations: The nine weight options from 100 to 900 support flexible hierarchy and emphasis across varied content scales. Condensed proportions work best when paired with adequate line spacing and breathing room around text blocks to maintain readability despite the narrow character widths.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Playfair Display or Merriweather to introduce serif contrast and warmth for editorial or content-rich layouts, positioning Encode Sans Condensed as efficient supporting text or labels. Alternatively, combine with Fira Mono to reinforce technical or code-focused contexts, using the monospace as a secondary accent for data, specifications, or system information.
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Encode Sans Condensed at a glance
Impallari Type, Andres Torresi, Jacques Le Bailly
SIL Open Font License 1.1
February 2017
June 2026
9 (9 weights)
Sans Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 9 Encode Sans Condensed styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Encode Sans Condensed character map
Which languages does Encode Sans Condensed support?
Encode Sans Condensed includes 3 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Encode Sans Condensed commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Encode Sans Condensed is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.