Redaction
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Redaction is a serif typeface built around the visual language of redacted government documents, where black bars obscure sensitive text. The font translates this concept into a functional display face, offering multiple weights and styles that range from standard letterforms to heavily obscured, bar-laden glyphs. Its character is deliberately tense and utilitarian, carrying an air of classified information and bureaucratic authority. The letterforms are sturdy and direct, with a no-nonsense structure that leans into institutional aesthetics rather than elegance. It works best at larger sizes where the concept reads clearly and the contrast between legible and obscured elements has visual impact.
Redaction is a strong fit for editorial and investigative journalism publications that want their design to reflect themes of transparency, surveillance, or political accountability. It also works well for book covers, documentary film titles, or poster design in the true crime, politics, or data privacy space. A third practical use is in branding for organizations in the legal tech or cybersecurity sector, where the typeface's association with classified materials reinforces the subject matter without requiring additional visual explanation.
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Redaction at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2024
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 Redaction 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 character map
Which languages does Redaction support?
Redaction 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 commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Redaction 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.