1 / 10About DIN Condensed Font
If you are looking for a versatile typeface for website menus, app interfaces, or any design where space efficiency is a priority, DIN Condensed is an excellent choice.
DIN Condensed is a narrow display typeface based on the DIN-standard typefaces—German industrial sans serifs from the early 20th century. Its clean, simple letterforms ensure readability, while its condensed proportions help conserve space in text, logos, signage, and packaging.
The DIN Condensed family now includes two widths (Condensed and Condensed XX), six weights (Light, Normal, and Demi Bold), and a variable font with two axes that let you precisely fine-tune stroke thickness for headlines or text.
Additionally, DIN Condensed pairs seamlessly with the open-source Bold style, enhancing its versatility for a wide range of design needs.
The Normal weight was designed by Tagir Safaev for Paratype (ParaGraph) in 1997, inspired by the narrow DIN styles developed by Linotype designers. The Light weight was introduced by Manvel Shmavonyan in 2014, and the Demi Bold weight was added by Isabella Chaeva in 2020.
Primary font characteristics are as follows:
• 3 widths: Condensed, Condensed XX
• 6 styles, each with 600+ glyphs
• 10+ OpenType features
• Supports 100+ languages
• Variable font
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How to Install DIN Condensed Font
Step-by-step instructions for every platform
- 1Download the DIN Condensed font file (.ttf or .otf).
- 2Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
- 3Right-click the font file.
- 4Select "Install" to install for the current user, or "Install for all users" to make it available system-wide.
- 5DIN Condensed is now available in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, and all other apps.
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DIN Condensed Font is a display font that shines as a display or heading face. Pair it with a clean sans-serif or serif font for body text — the contrast creates a clear hierarchy while the two styles stay balanced and easy to read.
DIN Condensed Font
by ParaType
Reviewed by the FontBoxDL team · Updated April 2026















