Best Condensed Fonts (Narrow, Beautiful, Elegant and Bold!)

What Is a Condensed Font?

Condensed fonts generally have a "long" look. They tend to be tall and narrow. You might also see this style referred to as a compressed font or a compact font.

Global Condensed Fonts

Isn't this a stylish font design?
The high contrast makes it a great fit for fashion and high-end branding.
Try it in your next magazine layout or on a business card.

Lonssa Condensed Typefaces

Here's a more relaxed, informal aesthetic.
Hand-drawn type like this lovely condensed sans serif font can be perfect for DIY projects, invitations, and more.

Barstrip Sans Serif Condensed Font

This very condensed font is a great choice for eye-catching, graphical display type.
It's a fun choice for larger type on posters, T-shirts, and album covers.

Jerome Condensed Slab Serif

How about a chunky, bold condensed font like this one?
It has some athletic energy and could look awesome on T-shirts, posters, and more.
Try it for a school event too.

Grandmaid Condensed Typeface

Here's a skinny block font with a lot of personality.
It also has really interesting texture, which lends itself well to a vintage feel.
Try this one in your next print design.

Calcio Bold Condensed Font

Here's another very condensed font that works very well as a central design element.
Check out how awesome it looks when you use it with a graphical component.

Minty March Condensed Serif Fonts

This sans serif condensed font has a friendly, hand-drawn aesthetic.
If you're looking for an organic, friendly aesthetic, this could be a perfect font choice.

Bondie Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

This compressed font has a perfect, semi-bold look.
It's a clean, versatile sans serif that looks great at larger and smaller sizes too.
Give this one a try today.

Kionsa Bold Condensed Font

If you love condensed narrow fonts with a lot of contrast, check out this stylish design.
It would be great paired with photography, fashion, and magazine projects.

Uphead Condensed Typefaces

This sans serif condensed font has so many possibilities.
It has interesting contrast, but still has a neutrality that makes it a strong choice for a variety of design situations.

Redig Condensed Serif Fonts

Now this is a bold condensed font!
If you want to make a strong statement, consider trying a condensed font like this one.
It's great for headlines and points of interest.

Yokori Condensed Font

Check out the stylish, ribbon-like aesthetic in this condensed font.
It's got such a classy aesthetic, so this one would be right at home in high-end design, branding, and more.

Fort Collins Compressed Font

Compressed fonts can be a great match in a font duo like this one.
That means this stylish font download comes with both the condensed font and the script font too.

Sample heading text

Check out how this bold condensed font stacks.
This could make for a number of interesting design solutions.
Try this font out on branding, posters, and more.

Retrohols Retro Condensed Font

A retro look and feel can translate well into a condensed font too.
Check out this memorable design.
This one would look awesome on a T-shirt design.

Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

This all-caps, bold sans serif font makes a huge impact.
Imagine this one on a fitness poster or a poster for a music event. It has so much energy.

Therlalu Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

Here's a thin, condensed font with some grunge texture.
However, this font download comes with both a solid and a rough version for you to try out.

Franceur Condensed Typefaces

Isn't this condensed font cute? It has so much character and personality.
Imagine this one on invitations or in more whimsical branding scenarios. It's such a fun choice.

Nordin Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

Here's a bold sans serif font that uses the condensed look but also applies rounded edges.
It reads well at larger and smaller sizes, so it's a versatile choice.

CHOXR Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

Condensed narrow fonts like this one can be an awesome addition to your font library because of their versatility.
Note how this one looks great both small and large.

Moby Compact Font

If you like a geometric aesthetic, check out this very condensed font.
This rounded look could make an awesome impression in branding, poster design, and more.

Lemonlove Condensed Display Font

Here's an opposing aesthetic.
This font has a lot of hard angles, and it can be stacked in such creative and interesting ways.
Try this condensed font out today.

Grovelane Condensed Brush Font

The brush strokes in this font are visually appealing.
It's got that same condensed length, but it also has the friendly, informal vibe of a hand-drawn font.

Breuche Skinny Block Font

Love a bold condensed font?
This is such a great choice for display type because it has the potential to stand out.
However, notice how well it works at smaller sizes too.

Moftein Condensed Serif Fonts

Condensed serif fonts can be such a classy choice.
Isn't this design stylish?
Try it out for headlines, titles, or even for your next logo design project.

Starblock Hand-Drawn Condensed Fonts

Here's another fun, hand-drawn take on a condensed font.
It's a layered font, so you get some extras to experiment with too.
Download it and give it a try today.

Matey Stylish Compact Font

Aren't the ends of the strokes on this font interesting?
It has a lot of potential to make a big, memorable impact.
This could make an amazing basis for a typographic logo.

Newston Stylish Condensed Serif Fonts

This condensed serif font has a very elegant look and feel.
Imagine this on your next package design or pair it with your photography portfolio.
It'll definitely bring some class.

Legal Obligation Condensed Serif Fonts

This condensed font download also includes three weights.
Keep things super light or go bold with this font family.
It works well for film credits, but could work for a variety of other projects too.

Braleno Condensed SVG Font

You can find condensed SVG fonts on Envato Elements too, like this textured font.
SVG fonts bring an additional level of detail to your work.
Give this one a try.

Winchester Condensed Font

Here's another classy condensed serif font.
This one works well with a vintage look, but could easily be dressed up or down for other design scenarios too.

Bourlons Sans Serif Condensed Font

If you're looking for a versatile font family, this is an awesome choice.
You get this sans serif font in ten different weights and variants.
That's a lot to work with.

Denominary Bold Condensed Font

Here's another condensed sans serif that has some interesting alternates.
Choose which letter is emphasised here; there are two font files to choose from.

Goeliruc Condensed Typefaces

Now this is a cool font, right?
There are so many awesome ligatures and alternates included in this font.
Try creating your own creative type solutions with this beautiful font.

Talking Compact Font

This is a clean, neutral choice that can work in so many designs.
It's also a versatile condensed font; check out how nicely it reads at small sizes.

Parkia Condensed Sans Serif Fonts

Slender wins the day with this awesome condensed font.
Use it for a wide variety of projects, from signage to headers, posters, and T-shirts.
Really, the sky's the limit.

Howard Condensed Fonts

How about a chunkier condensed font?
This is a playful font design with really interesting use of contrast.
Use it on key text in your composition to create emphasis.

Pro Made Condensed Fonts

Here's a bold condensed font with a lot of style.
This one would be such a good fit for the fitness industry, but could work for a variety of other projects too.

Meuga Condensed Sans Serif Font

Looking for a cool condensed font for your latest poster creations?
How about Meuga?
It's certainly eye-catching, and it contains over 235 glyphs, so you have a lot of characters to play with.

Modric Sans Serif Condensed Font

Isn't this cool condensed font attractive?
The high-contrast typeface is an excellent choice for titles, headers, and more.
Download it today.

Choose the Best Condensed Fonts for Your Project

Now that you know just where to find the best condensed fonts when you need them, head to Envato Elements and download your favorites today.

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40 Best Condensed Fonts (Narrow, Beautiful, Elegant, and Bold!)