Thorup Sans Italic Font

Thorup Sans Italic by Dan Thorup is a free condensed sans serif with a steep forward slant and exceptionally tall letterforms. Its narrow curves and changing stroke widths give the lettering a sleek 1970s fashion-editorial flavor. The spacing is tight and deliberate.

Fashion and nightlife audiences are an especially good match for its elongated silhouette. It can sharpen magazine covers, perfume packaging, and event posters with a cool period edge. For boutique clothing labels and music branding, the compressed italic forms can shape a recognizable product identity.

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This is my first font.

The bold and light versions are forthcoming.

12/7–12: Font release.

17/7–12: First update: small caps.

31/7–12: Second update: small caps italic, italic, bold, and bold italic, with some kerning.