Free alternatives to Franklin Gothic

Franklin Gothic is the classic American gothic: sturdy, direct and made for headlines. These are the closest free alternatives on FaceTypes, best match first.

  1. Libre Franklin by Impallari Type: Impallari Type's interpretation of Franklin Gothic, with a full range of weights.
  2. Public Sans by USWDS, Dan Williams, Pablo Impallari, Rodrigo Fuenzalida: Built from Libre Franklin for US government websites. A little more neutral and very dependable.
  3. Special Gothic by Alistair McCready: Alistair McCready's grotesque with the same American gothic feel. Also comes in condensed and expanded versions.

About Franklin Gothic

Franklin Gothic was designed by Morris Fuller Benton for American Type Founders and released in 1902. Commercial digital versions need a paid licence.

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