Guardian Compact Black font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Bold, compact slab serif font with strong presence and minimal spacing.
A heavy, compact slab serif font with strong, bold strokes and minimal spacing, featuring blocky serifs and uniform stroke thickness.
Ideal for headlines, posters, logos, branding, and any design requiring a strong, impactful typeface.
Headlines, Logos, Posters, Branding
Ideal for headlines, posters, logos, branding, and any design requiring a strong, impactful typeface.
Headlines, Logos, Posters, Branding
Category
Bold
Yes
Italic
No
Weight
Bold
Width
Condensed
Character spacing
Tight
Line height
Normal
Contrast
Low
Overall style
Strong, Industrial, Vintage-inspired
X height
Medium
Cap height
High
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