IBM Plex Sans Condensed

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IBM Plex Sans Condensed carries the clean, rational character of IBM's broader Plex typeface family but with a narrower footprint that gives it a dense, efficient look. Its strokes are consistent and geometric without being cold, striking a balance between technical precision and everyday readability. The condensed width makes it feel purposeful and space-conscious, suited for situations where information needs to be delivered quickly and clearly. It has a professional, neutral personality that leans corporate but remains approachable, avoiding the stiffness you might find in older grotesques.

This font works well in data-heavy dashboards and enterprise software interfaces where horizontal screen real estate is limited and legibility under pressure matters. It is a strong choice for news and editorial layouts, particularly for column headers, labels, and captions where a tight, readable typeface keeps things organized without crowding the page. It also fits well in brand systems for technology companies or financial services firms that want a modern, structured identity without resorting to a generic sans-serif.

Best suited for: Consider IBM Plex Sans Condensed for dashboards, data visualizations, editorial layouts, and interface design where space efficiency and rapid information scanning are priorities.

Design considerations: The extensive weight range from 100 to 700 supports flexible typographic hierarchies across different contexts and screen sizes. Its geometric construction and consistent stroke weight maintain clarity even at smaller sizes, making it adaptable for both headlines and body text in space-constrained layouts.

Pairing guidance: IBM Plex Serif can serve as a complementary serif option for editorial contexts requiring tonal variety, Source Sans 3 works as a less condensed sans-serif alternative for body text or secondary information, and Space Mono functions as a monospace companion for code, data, or technical content requiring distinct visual separation.

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IBM Plex Sans Condensed at a glance

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Which languages does IBM Plex Sans Condensed support?

IBM Plex Sans Condensed includes 4 character sets:

• Cyrillic Extended: additional Cyrillic letters used in languages such as Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
• 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 IBM Plex Sans Condensed commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. IBM Plex 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.

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