Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
League Gothic is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by The League of Moveable Type, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) . Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-05-24.
License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry The League of Moveable Type
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
League Gothic is a bold, condensed sans-serif typeface designed by The League of Moveable Type and released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). It supports Latin script and English, making it ideal for impactful headlines and display use. The font is available in OTF, WOFF, and TTF formats with a single Regular weight, and its open-source license allows free use in most projects, including commercial applications, with attribution appreciated but not required.
Key Features
- Condensed letterforms for space-efficient, high-impact headlines
- Strong, geometric sans-serif design inspired by early 20th-century gothic types
- Open-source OFL license – free for personal and commercial use
- Available in OTF, WOFF, and TTF formats for versatile compatibility
- Single Regular weight with clean, uniform stroke contrast
Recommended Use Cases
Poster and banner headlines requiring bold, condensed typography Magazine covers and editorial layouts for a vintage yet modern look Logo and branding projects needing a strong, space-saving typeface Web headers and hero sections where impact and readability are key Packaging design for products aiming for a retro industrial aesthetic
Font Information
- Font Family
- League Gothic
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- The League of Moveable Type
- Foundry
- 未知制造商
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- OTF, WOFF, TTF
- Font Weights
- Regular
- File Size
- 0.02 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-06-19
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-24
Copyright
2009 - 2011, The League of Moveable Type
Tags
league gothic Regular Italic Sans-serif Latin English
Frequently Asked Questions
Is League Gothic free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, League Gothic may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does League Gothic support?
Based on character-coverage data, League Gothic primarily supports: Latin, English. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
What file formats are available for League Gothic?
League Gothic is available in OTF, WOFF, and TTF formats, making it compatible with desktop software, web embedding, and various operating systems.
Can I embed League Gothic on a website?
Yes, you can embed League Gothic on websites using the WOFF format. The OFL license permits web embedding without restrictions.
Is League Gothic free to download?
Yes, League Gothic is free to download from FontHubs. It is not a member-only font, so anyone can access it without a subscription.
What is the best use case for League Gothic?
League Gothic excels in display settings such as headlines, posters, and logos due to its condensed, bold sans-serif style. It is less suitable for long body text.