Stint Ultra Condensed

serif · Designed by Astigmatic

Stint Ultra Condensed: Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz

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Stint Ultra Condensed is a serif typeface built around extreme vertical compression. Its letterforms are tall and narrow, with sharp serifs and controlled stroke contrast that give it a structured, disciplined look. The condensed nature means it takes up very little horizontal space while still feeling authoritative and legible at larger sizes. It has a slightly editorial quality to it, leaning formal rather than friendly, and works best when size and tracking are used thoughtfully to maintain readability.

This font is a practical choice for situations where space efficiency matters without sacrificing typographic character. For print or digital editorial work, it can anchor headlines or pull quotes where a strong vertical rhythm is needed. In branding, particularly for fashion, architecture, or luxury goods, its tight proportions lend a refined, modern-classic tone that reads as intentional rather than generic. It also works well in poster design or event graphics where large display text needs to fit within a constrained horizontal layout without feeling cramped or forced.

Best suited for: Headlines, pull quotes, poster text, and branding applications where horizontal space is limited but typographic impact and legibility at display sizes remain priorities.

Design considerations: The single regular variant offers limited typographic flexibility, making careful attention to size, spacing, and contrast essential for readability across contexts. Its extreme condensation and formal serif structure suit editorial and luxury applications particularly well, though restraint in usage prevents visual fatigue.

Pairing guidance: Pair with Cormorant Garamond for refined editorial layouts where both fonts share serif formality but contrast in width and stroke weight; use Source Sans 3 to introduce sans-serif neutrality and breathing room alongside the compressed serif; or combine with Playfair Display when both display fonts anchor different typographic hierarchies, with Stint Ultra Condensed handling tighter constraints and Playfair Display providing broader, more generous letterforms.

Pairs well with

Cormorant Garamond Source Sans 3 Playfair Display

Stint Ultra Condensed at a glance

Designer

Astigmatic

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

December 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Serif · Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Stint Ultra Condensed styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Stint Ultra Condensed character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Stint Ultra Condensed support?

Stint Ultra Condensed includes 2 character sets:

  • 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

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Stint Ultra Condensed commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Stint Ultra 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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Stint Ultra Condensed FAQ

Is Stint Ultra Condensed free for commercial use?

Yes. Stint Ultra Condensed is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Stint Ultra Condensed include?

Stint Ultra Condensed comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Stint Ultra Condensed support Cyrillic?

No. Stint Ultra Condensed supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Stint Ultra Condensed?

Stint Ultra Condensed was designed by Astigmatic. It was added to Google Fonts in December 2011.