Open Sans Condensed

Open Sans Condensed font.

Open Sans Condensed is a narrow bold sans serif style from the Open Sans family, made for clear short text when horizontal space is limited.

About Open Sans Condensed

Open Sans is a humanist sans serif typeface originally designed by Steve Matteson of Ascender. The Condensed Bold style keeps the clean, open feel of the family but uses a tighter width and heavier weight, which makes it useful when you need strong text without taking up too much room. Its tall, compact letters work well for headings, menu items, labels, sidebars, banners, and other places where a regular-width font may feel too wide.

This download contains the TTF file OpenSans-CondBold.ttf. It is a normal-style, weight 700 font, so it is best treated as a bold condensed face rather than a full multi-weight family. Use it for short phrases, navigation, title blocks, callouts, and interface labels. For long paragraphs, pair it with a regular-width text font from Open Sans or another readable sans serif, because condensed bold letters can feel dense in continuous reading.

Features

• Condensed bold sans serif design with a space-saving width
• TTF format suitable for desktop installation and many web or app layouts
• Open Sans family style with a clean humanist sans serif structure
• Strong weight for headings, labels, menus, and compact title text

Best Uses

• Website headings and section titles
• Navigation menus and sidebar labels
• Posters, banners, and promotional text blocks
• UI labels, buttons, and compact interface text
• Short branding-style layouts that need a narrow bold sans

License Information

The local license information states that Open Sans Condensed is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. That license allows broad use, copying, modification, and distribution under its terms. Keep the license notice with the font, and review the Apache 2.0 requirements if you redistribute or modify the file.

Designer and Foundry

Open Sans was originally designed by Steve Matteson of Ascender. The font information for this page also lists Ascender Corporation as the foundry.

Usage Tips

Use Open Sans Condensed Bold when you need clear, narrow text with emphasis. Test it at the exact size you plan to use, especially in all caps or small UI labels. Increase letter spacing slightly for uppercase headings if the words feel tight, and avoid using this bold condensed style for long body copy.

FAQ

Is Open Sans Condensed free to use?

The license information for this font says it is under the Apache License, Version 2.0. That is an open-source license, but you should still follow its notice and redistribution terms.

What file format is included?

The download uses a TTF file named OpenSans-CondBold.ttf.

Is this the full Open Sans family?

No. This font file is the Condensed Bold style, with normal style and weight 700.

What is Open Sans Condensed best used for?

It works best for short text such as headings, menus, banners, labels, buttons, and compact interface text.

Should I use it for paragraphs?

It is better for short text. For paragraphs, use a regular-width text font and reserve Open Sans Condensed Bold for emphasis or structure.