Struggling to come up with a "compressed" typeface

I’m looking for a typeface that is horizontally compressed (extra wide, extra extended) but that has a low cap height. Idlewild is the closest I’ve found but it’s way beyond my client’s budget (ideally something $35 or less). San serif preferred. Can anyone recommend a typeface along these lines?

Idlewild-with-Claimcheck

You’re looking for Extended Sans Serif fonts, not compressed. I don’t have any recommendations off the top of my head, but searching with the term extended should help you.

2 Likes

A search for “ultra-extended fonts” came up with some leads. Here’s one: http://www.identifont.com/wide?1

1 Like

It sounds to me your client needed something, but was not willing to pay for it. What to do? What to do?

Some TV renovation shows come to mind.

@LadyJemima

Quantum Latin is pretty dang close and comes in at around 40 bucks. That seems pretty minimal for a professional business.


Another that is very close is even cheaper at 15.00

Stereo Gothic

1 Like