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A digital revival of Spartan Black, the American 1936 adaptation of Futura, presented as a heavy geometric sans for display and branding use.
About
Based on Spartan Black and its Futura heritage, YWFT Basel carries the clean, circular geometry and bold weight suited to headlines and identity work. Released in 2009 by Travis Stearns, it updates the metal type original for digital environments. An italic companion is included, broadening its range for editorial and advertising applications.
Classification
A heavy geometric sans-serif revival of Spartan Black, itself the American adaptation of Futura from 1936. The design retains the modernist geometric proportions and clean strokes characteristic of the Futura lineage.
Weights
Black
Languages
Latin
Tags
geometricfuturarevivalheavyheadlinedisplay1930smodernist