Grabstein Grotesk

Grabstein Grotesk font by Uwe Borchert is a free sans serif typeface with a tall, compressed build and chunky, squared curves that feel both industrial and handcrafted. The tight letterforms stack up like engraved blocks, giving text a dense, carved-in-stone presence while still reading cleanly at a glance. Sitting within the Grabstein family, its straight verticals and blunt corners create a sturdy rhythm that pulls the eye along a line of text with quiet authority.

Using Grabstein Grotesk, you get a characterful sans that shines on posters, album covers, headers, experimental logos, bold signage, zines, and edgy packaging. This free font really comes alive at larger sizes, where its narrow silhouette and heavy strokes can dominate the layout without wasting horizontal space. Pair it with a simple geometric sans or a light-weight grotesk for body copy to keep the focus on Grabstein Grotesk’s compact, monolithic voice.

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