BenchNine
BenchNine is a narrow sans serif by Vernon Adams, loosely based on the ink spread of traditional woodcut type. It mashes up old Stephenson Blake designs with slightly rounded corners, in three weights for headlines that stand out a little.
- Designed by
- Vernon Adams
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 3 weights
- License
- Open Source
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BenchNine FAQ
Is BenchNine free for commercial use?
Yes. BenchNine is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is BenchNine on Google Fonts?
Yes — BenchNine is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download BenchNine?
You can download BenchNine for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with BenchNine?
BenchNine 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 BenchNine, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is BenchNine best used for?
BenchNine is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.