About The Font
Optima is a humanist sans-serif typeface font. It was inspired by classical Roman capitals and the stone carvings on Renaissance-period tombstones. Hermann Zapf designed this wonderful font, and it was released by the D. Stempel AG foundry in Frankfurt, Germany in 1958.
Initially, Zapf created it for both body text and titling. But with the wind of time, it was updated gradually. From the beginning, it was an extraordinary font, but now it is much more advanced. It has a large collection of styles. All available styles are included in the font family section. But it is famous for its bold and italic formats, which are highly appreciated in business use. Its view is very clear, so you can read it quickly and effortlessly.
It has both free and paid versions. You can use the free version for personal work. And, for business purposes, you have to use the paid version. A free Optima is available on our site. Just visit the download section and get access within a second.
Usage
You can use Optima both for writing and designing. You can use it in books, magazines, newspapers, billboards, leaflets, presentations, advertisements, etc. It is highly recommended for logo design. The official logo of Montreal was created using Optima, and most of their publications are also using it.
It is widely used in U.S. parking garages and hospitals. Optima looks great both online and in print. It suits every electronic device and operating system. As a result, you are free to use it on websites, blogs, and mobile apps. Besides, you can use it in email marketing templates, postcards, and flyers. It is also suitable for banners, posters, brochures, YouTube thumbnails, and video captions.
Font information
| Name | Optima Font |
| Style | Humanist, Sans Serif |
| Designer | Hermann Zapf |
| File Format | OTF, TTF |
| Font Licence | Free only for Personal Use. |
| Type | Free Version. |
License Information
Optima is free for personal use. For commercial use, you have to collect a license from the font owner. But, be sure that it’s enough for all kinds of personal projects.
Download
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Similar to Optima Font
There are a lot of similar fonts to Optima. Here are some given for your convenience.
- Opulent
- Vera Humana 95
- Opus
- Picnic Caps
- Libra Sans Spartan MB
- Avenir Next
- Zapf Humanist 601
- SG Europa Grotesk SB
- Trade Gothic Next
- Sense
- SG NewTel SB
- Agilita
- Linotype Pisa
- FF Wunderlich
Optima Font Family
All the available styles of Optima are here. Choose the styles according to your need.
- Optima Pro Roman
- Optima Pro Italic
- Optima Pro Medium
- Optima Pro Medium Italic
- Optima Pro Demi Bold
- Optima Pro Demi Bold Italic
- Optima Pro Bold
- Optima Pro Bold Italic
- Optima Pro Black
- Optima Pro Black Italic
- Optima Pro Extra Black
- Optima Pro Extra Black Italic
Language Support
Here are all the languages that support Optima font.
Croatian, Slovak, Finnish, Danish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Slovenian, Irish, Estonian, Basque, Luxembourgian, Sami (Northern), Samoan, Sardinian (Sardu), Scots (Gaelic), Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Seychellois Creole (Seselwa), Shona, Sicilian, Slovak, Abkhaz, Afrikaans, Albanian, Alsatian, Aragonese, Arapaho, Aromanian, Arrernte, Asturian, Aymara, Azerbaijani (Cyrillic), Bashkir, Basque, Belarusian, Belarusian (Lacinka), Khakas, Khalkha, Khanty, Kildin Sami, Komi-Permyak, Kurdish, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Kyrgyz (Cyrillic), Ladin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Lojban, Lombard, Low Saxon, Luxembourgian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay (Latinized), Maltese, Northern Sotho (Pedi), Norwegian, Occitan, Oromo, Ossetian, Pangasinan, Papiamento, Piedmontese, Polish, Portuguese, Potawatomi, Quechua, Rhaeto-Romance, Romanian, Romansh (Rumantsch), Rotokas, Russian, Rusyn, Sami (Inari), Míkmaq, Mohawk, Moldovan, Nahuatl, Nenets, Norfolk/Pitcairnese, Slovenian (Slovene), Somali, Southern Ndebele. Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Turkish, Italian, Polish, Kurdish (Latin), Romanian, Dutch, Hungarian, Czech, Kazakh (Latin), Serbian, (Latin), Swedish, Belarusian
Font Pairing
You are suggested to apply these fonts with Optima. Many designers used these combinations in their projects.
- Palatino
- Helvetica Neue
- GT America Mono
- ITC Garamond
- Digestive,
- Agrandir,
- Anonymous Pro
- Beatrice Display
- Jasmine Display
- Tiempos Headline
- GT America
- ITC Clearface
- Apercu
- FF Mister K
- Pitch
- Georgia
- Didot
- Karla
- Futura
- Playfair Display
- Helvetica
- Folio
- GT America
- Windsor
- Europa
- Graphite
- Neue Haas Grotesk
- Trade Gothic
- GT Cinetype
- Simplon
- Akzidenz Grotesk
FAQs
What is Optima Font?
Ans: Optima is text, titling, and design font.
Which Type of Font Is Optima Font?
Ans: Optima is a humanist sans-serif typeface font
Can Optima Font be used on My Website?
Ans: Definitely, you can. You can use it on your website both for writing and designing.
Is Optima Font a Free Font?
Ans: Optima is free for personal use. But, for business purposes, you must have a license.
Can I Download and Use Optima Font Font on My Pc and Mac?
Ans: Yes, you can download and use it on your Pc and Mac without any hassle.
Can I Use Optima Font for My Logo?
Ans: Yes, you can use it in your logo. It is famous for logo design.
Which Font Is the Closest to The Optima Font?
Ans: The Alef Regular is the closest font to the Optima Font.
How to Install Optima Font Font in Adobe, Ms. Word, Mac, or PC?
Ans: Please check the installation process of Optima font for Adobe, MS Word, Mac, and PC.
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