Redaction 100
serif
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Redaction 100 is a serif font built around the visual language of government and legal document redaction, where black bars obscure sensitive text. The typeface takes this concept and turns it into a fully functional display font, with letterforms that incorporate thick, block-like strokes and a deliberately heavy, censored aesthetic. It sits in bold display territory, commanding attention through its unusual construction rather than conventional elegance. The overall personality is authoritative and conceptual, leaning into tension and intrigue without being decorative for decoration's sake.
This font works well for editorial design in print or digital publications covering topics like surveillance, privacy, politics, or investigative journalism, where the visual concept reinforces the content. It is also a strong choice for branding or identity projects that want to communicate secrecy, classified information, or bureaucratic critique in a sharp, self-aware way. Exhibition titles, book covers, and poster work are natural fits as well, particularly for subject matter dealing with law, censorship, or institutional power.
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Redaction 100 at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2024
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 Redaction 100 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 100 character map
Which languages does Redaction 100 support?
Redaction 100 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 100 commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Redaction 100 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.