DIN

Originally designed for German industrial standards, DIN has become a modern classic known for its clean, engineered aesthetic and excellent legibility.

Designed by
Albert-Jan Pool
Foundry
FontFont
Category
sans-serif
Styles
6 weights

Free alternatives to DIN

The closest free alternatives to DIN are DINish and DIN 1451 Alte Mittelschrift, open fonts in the same style. Barlow is close too and has many weights.

  1. DINish (Close match) An open-source DIN with several weights and widths.
  2. DIN 1451 Alte Mittelschrift (Close match) An open-source take on the German DIN 1451 road sign lettering.
  3. Barlow (Close match) A slightly rounded grotesque with a DIN-like feel, weights from 100 to 900 and italics.
See all 5 free alternatives to DIN

Websites that use DIN

DIN FAQ

Is DIN free for commercial use?

DIN is a commercial typeface from FontFont. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is DIN on Google Fonts?

DIN isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by FontFont.

How do I download DIN?

DIN is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.

What fonts pair well with DIN?

DIN pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with DIN, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is DIN best used for?

DIN is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.