font-barlow-semi-condensed ☆
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: :latest@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: typography font sans-serif condensed design open-source
Install: brew install --cask font-barlow-semi-condensed
About:
Barlow Semi Condensed is a grotesque sans-serif typeface that combines the clarity of traditional humanist designs with a condensed width for improved space efficiency. It offers excellent legibility at small sizes while maintaining a distinctive character in display contexts. The font family includes multiple weights and styles, making it versatile for both UI design and editorial layouts.
Key Features:
  • Condensed grotesque design optimized for space efficiency
  • Excellent legibility across weights from Thin to Black
  • Comprehensive character support including Latin Extended blocks
  • OpenType features including tabular figures and ligatures
  • Free and open-source licensed under SIL Open Font License
Use Cases:
  • User interface design where screen real estate is limited
  • Editorial layouts requiring dense text without sacrificing readability
  • Data-heavy dashboards and information displays
Alternatives:
  • font-barlow – Non-condensed version with wider proportions for general use
  • font-roboto-condensed – Material Design condensed font with more geometric characteristics
  • font-inter – Modern sans-serif with excellent screen readability but not condensed
Version History
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Aug 31, 2026 9:58am :latest 0 VERSION_BUMP 36fde8e7
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