Slate Pro Condensed

Slate Pro Condensed font.

Slate Pro Condensed is a bold, space-saving sans serif font with a clean professional tone. Its narrow width helps fit strong text into tight layouts without making the words feel overly decorative.

About Slate Pro Condensed

Slate Pro Condensed belongs to the Slate typeface family associated with Monotype. The available font file is SlatePro-Bold-Condensed.ttf, a TrueType font set at a bold 700 weight. Its condensed proportions make it useful when a design needs impact but has limited horizontal room, such as menu labels, compact headlines, dashboard headings, table headers, and short editorial callouts.

The Slate family is described by Monotype-related sources as readable for both print and screen, with a design that mixes humanist and grotesque qualities. In this bold condensed style, the best results will usually come from short text rather than long paragraphs. Try it in the preview with uppercase words, numbers, navigation labels, product names, and two- to five-word headings. For body copy or small captions, pair it with a wider text sans serif so the page remains comfortable to read.

Features

• Bold 700 weight with condensed letterforms for compact headline and interface use
• TrueType format, suitable for desktop testing where the user has the proper license rights
• Sans serif design with a practical, modern appearance
• Works best for short text blocks, labels, navigation, and dense display settings

Best Uses

• Condensed headlines and subheads
• Corporate and editorial layouts
• Dashboard headings and data labels
• Navigation menus and UI labels
• Posters, cards, and short promotional text
• Tables or layouts where horizontal space is limited

License Information

This is restricted Monotype font software, not a free-for-commercial-use font. The license text says the typeface is the property of Monotype Imaging Inc., use is covered by a license agreement, and copying or distributing the software is not allowed unless your specific license grants those rights. Use it only if your Monotype license permits your intended desktop, web, app, embedding, client, or redistribution use.

Designer and Foundry

The font file information names Rod McDonald/Carl Crossgrove as the author, and Monotype is tied to the license notice. Public sources also connect Slate with Rod McDonald and Monotype.

Usage Tips

Use the preview to test real words rather than only alphabet samples. Condensed bold fonts can look strong in headings but may become tight in long sentences, all-caps paragraphs, or very small sizes. Add letter spacing carefully for uppercase labels, and check numbers if you plan to use it in dashboards, pricing tables, or charts.

FAQ

Is Slate Pro Condensed free for commercial use?

No. The license text describes it as Monotype font software covered by a license agreement and says copying or distributing the software is not allowed unless your license grants additional rights.

What font format is included?

The available file is a TrueType font: SlatePro-Bold-Condensed.ttf.

What weight is this version?

This version is a bold condensed style with a 700 font weight.

What is Slate Pro Condensed best used for?

It is best for short, compact text such as headlines, navigation, labels, dashboards, table headers, and editorial callouts.

Can I use it on a website?

Only if your Monotype license allows web use and embedding. The license notice does not grant open webfont rights by itself.

Who designed Slate Pro Condensed?

The font metadata names Rod McDonald/Carl Crossgrove as the author. Other public font listings also identify the Bold Condensed style with those names.