Redaction 10
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Redaction 10 is a serif font built around the visual language of redacted government and legal documents, where text has been blacked out or obscured. At 10pt optical sizing, it renders as dense, heavily inked letterforms that feel deliberately degraded and tactile. The strokes are chunky and irregular, giving it a raw, mechanical quality rather than a polished editorial look. It carries a strong sense of tension and intrigue without relying on decorative flourishes, making it feel purposeful rather than gimmicky. The overall personality leans authoritative but subversive, like something official that has been tampered with.
Redaction 10 works well for editorial and cultural projects that want to reference surveillance, censorship, or classified information without being overly literal. A digital publication covering investigative journalism or data privacy could use it for display headlines to reinforce its subject matter visually. It also suits branding for film festivals, podcasts, or games in the thriller or conspiracy genre, where the aesthetic does thematic heavy lifting. Additionally, artists and designers working on zines or limited-run print pieces will find it effective for short bursts of headline text where impact matters more than extended readability.
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Redaction 10 at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2024
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 Redaction 10 styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Redaction 10 character map
Which languages does Redaction 10 support?
Redaction 10 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 Redaction 10 commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Redaction 10 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.