Apfel Grotezk
sans-serif
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Apfel Grotezk is a contemporary sans-serif typeface with a distinctly geometric foundation softened by subtle humanist touches. Its letterforms carry a confident, upright stance with moderate stroke contrast and clean terminals that give it a modern, functional feel without feeling cold or mechanical. The design sits somewhere between a strict grotesque and a more approachable geometric style, with quirky details in certain characters that add personality without sacrificing readability. It reads well at both display sizes and body text, making it more versatile than many typefaces in its category. Overall, the tone it sets is professional but not corporate, current but not trendy.
Apfel Grotezk works well for branding projects where a studio, agency, or independent brand wants to signal a design-forward sensibility without resorting to overused typefaces. It suits editorial layouts for digital magazines or portfolio sites where the typography needs to carry visual weight on its own. It is also a strong candidate for product packaging or UI design in the tech, fashion, or lifestyle sectors, where clean legibility at small sizes matters just as much as character at large display sizes.
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Apfel Grotezk at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
2 (2 weights)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 2 Apfel Grotezk styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Apfel Grotezk character map
Which languages does Apfel Grotezk support?
Apfel Grotezk includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Apfel Grotezk commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Apfel Grotezk 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.