Anton
About Anton
- Source
- Google Fonts ↗
- Classification
- display
- Weights
- 400
- Features
- Standard
Anton is an ultra-condensed, heavy sans-serif typeface designed by Vernon Adams for Google Fonts. Released in 2011, Anton provides maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, making it a direct free alternative to Impact and similar condensed display typefaces.
History and Design
Vernon Adams, a prolific contributor to the open-source type community, designed Anton specifically for the screen. The typeface takes the condensed sans-serif concept and optimizes it for modern web use, with clean curves and careful spacing that render crisply at various sizes.
Anton's design strips away unnecessary complexity. Each letterform is reduced to its essential components while maintaining recognizability. The result is a typeface that commands attention without requiring excessive space.
Technical Features
- Single weight: Optimized heavy weight for display use
- Screen optimized: Designed for digital rendering
- Extended Latin: Good character coverage
- Web performance: Small file size, fast loading
Why Anton Excels
Anton succeeds by doing one thing exceptionally well: delivering maximum impact in condensed space. Rather than offering multiple weights that might dilute focus, Anton commits fully to its ultra-heavy, condensed form. This makes it immediately useful without requiring design decisions about weight.
Best Use Cases
Anton excels in:
- Headlines: Maximum presence in limited space
- Banner text: High-visibility messaging
- Poster design: Bold statements
- Digital media: Social media graphics and thumbnails
Usage Tips
Anton works best at large sizes (24px+) where its weight creates drama. Avoid using for body text or extended reading. Pair with neutral sans-serifs like Open Sans or Roboto for supporting text. The lack of lowercase isn't a limitation—Anton is designed for short, impactful headlines where uppercase naturally fits. Consider letter-spacing adjustments at very large sizes for optical refinement.
Alternative For (2)
Anton is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:
Free condensed sans-serif with excellent weight and similar high-impact presence
How to Use Anton
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Anton to your project.
CSS Import
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Anton:wght@400&display=swap');HTML Link Tags
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Anton:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">Tailwind CSS
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'anton': ['Anton', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-anton">Your text here</p>React / Next.js
// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Anton } from 'next/font/google';
const anton = Anton({
subsets: ['latin'],
weight: ['400'],
});
export default function Component() {
return (
<p className={anton.className}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}
// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: "'Anton'" }}>Your text</p>