Franklin Gothic
A realist sans-serif designed in 1902, Franklin Gothic is a workhorse typeface known for its bold, authoritative presence in headlines and newsprint.
- Designed by
- Morris Fuller Benton
- Foundry
- ITC
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 5 weights
Free alternatives to Franklin Gothic
The best free alternative to Franklin Gothic is Libre Franklin, a revival with weights from 100 to 900. Archivo and Chivo work well for heavy headlines.
- Libre Franklin (Close match) A Franklin Gothic-style grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.
- Archivo (Close match) A grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and widths from condensed to expanded.
- Chivo (Similar feel) A grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics. Heavy weights work well in headlines.
Websites that use Franklin Gothic
Franklin Gothic FAQ
Is Franklin Gothic free for commercial use?
Franklin Gothic is a commercial typeface from ITC. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.
Is Franklin Gothic on Google Fonts?
Franklin Gothic isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by ITC.
How do I download Franklin Gothic?
Franklin Gothic is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.
What fonts pair well with Franklin Gothic?
Franklin Gothic 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 Franklin Gothic, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Franklin Gothic best used for?
Franklin Gothic is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.