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Monkton Book Condensed

Monkton Book Condensed

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Complete family of 2 fonts: $69.99 USD
Monkton Book Condensed Font Family was designed by Adrian Williams and published by Club Type. Monkton Book Condensed contains 2 styles and family package options.

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    About Monkton Book Condensed Font Family


    Packing more copy in a narrow space is the main reason for using a condensed type. Characters with a more ovular shape tend to be less wide than their circular counterparts and will allow for more letters per line. In narrow columns for example, this typeface can provide up to 25% more copy than the regular typeface in the same space.


    Another reason is when a larger type size is called for — used sparingly it is useful for headings or headlines.


    For emphasis, narrower letters can provide a stark contrast in the flow of reading, creating impact while retaining typographic character. Condensed types can specially useful in tables and charts because typically both use few words in each block. If space now allows, you may think about the luxury of a larger point size. This optimizes space while keeping your typography more easily legible.



    Designers: Adrian Williams

    Publisher: Club Type

    Foundry: Club Type

    Design Owner: Club Type

    MyFonts debut: Aug 29, 2020

    Monkton Book Condensed

    About Club Type

    Adrian Williams began his career converting many established metal designs for the new filmsetting devices in 1969; an era when Other Equipment Manufacturers offered their devices, each with its own kind of unit system for the operating program. During the 70s he became involved with converting typefaces to digitized systems and is responsible for many original designs which he redrew, working with each Manufacturer to make fonts for their unique formats. This led to the production of custom made fo...

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