BenchNine Font

Free for Commercial Use
Designed by Vernon Adams

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BenchNine-Light.ttf
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
BenchNine-Regular.ttf
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
BenchNine-Bold.ttf
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

About

BenchNine is a narrow sans serif with simple strokes, subtle ink‑bleed details, and a tight, vertical rhythm that feels somewhere between industrial signage and handmade woodcut lettering. Its compressed width lets you fit more characters per line, while the open counters and consistent weight keep short text readable at a glance. I find it works especially well for bold headings, price tags, navigation labels, and small promotional graphics where space is limited but you still want a bit of texture. It tends to look stiff in dense paragraphs or formal editorial layouts, so I would not rely on it for long reading experiences. If you like compact grotesque styles but want something rougher and more informal, BenchNine sits comfortably in that space.

Best For:
compact web headlines
interface labels and badges
price tags and promo graphics
minimal poster titles

Not Ideal For:
long-form body text
formal editorial layouts
corporate legal documents
highly decorative logotypes

Perfect for headline, logo, and poster, with a bold and condensed style.

License

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Free for commercial use
This font may be used in commercial design projects such as branding, advertising, and visual content. Usage rights may vary depending on the license terms. Please review the license details for specific restrictions.
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Free for personal use
You can also use this font freely in personal and non-commercial projects.
BenchNine Font is licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).
BenchNine Font is distributed under the OFL.txt. The full license document is included in the downloaded package.

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How to Use BenchNine Font

  1. Download the font file.
  2. Install it on your device (TTF or OTF format).
  3. Use it in your favorite design tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.

BenchNine Font FAQ

Q: Is this font free for commercial use?

A: This font is released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), which generally allows both personal and commercial use. Please review the license for specific conditions or contact the author if you have any questions.

Q: Can I use this font for logos or branding?

A: This font can typically be used for logos and branding, subject to the OFL terms. For further clarification, please contact the author.

Q: What file formats are included?

A: Most fonts include TTF or OTF files.