Redaction 20
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Redaction 20 is a serif font built around the visual language of redacted government documents, where thick black bars obscure classified text. The numeral in its name refers to the pixel size at which it was designed to render, giving it a deliberately coarse, pixelated quality at smaller sizes that becomes more intentional and structured as it scales up. The letterforms are angular and condensed, carrying a utilitarian weight that reads as authoritative and slightly unsettling. It does not try to be elegant in the traditional serif sense — instead it leans into a raw, bureaucratic aesthetic that feels functional and conceptually loaded at the same time.
This font works well for editorial projects that want a strong typographic identity without relying on conventional beauty, such as investigative journalism publications or independent magazines dealing with politics, surveillance, or social commentary. It is also a solid choice for poster and title design where a single word or short phrase needs visual tension and immediate impact. Branding for organizations in the legal, archival, or document-management space could also benefit from its matter-of-fact, institutional tone, as long as the brand wants to signal transparency or critical thinking rather than warmth.
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Redaction 20 at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2024
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 Redaction 20 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 20 character map
Which languages does Redaction 20 support?
Redaction 20 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 20 commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Redaction 20 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.