A condensed sans serif letterpress type font displayed within the pages of a vintage American Type Founders specimen book was called “ATF Combination Condensed Gothic”. Thin in weight, but clear and legible, this design inspired a digital revival.

The original numerals shown on the specimen page did not seem to perfectly match the alphabet, as they were slightly wider and looked as if they were supplied from a different typeface. Different numerals have been drawn based on the structure of the letters themselves to make the overall look more balanced.

Thinly Sans JNL is available in both regular and oblique versions.