Gymkhana

Designer's Notes

Gymkhana stands as a testament to the enduring power of simplicity in typography. This sans-serif typeface, drawing inspiration from the architectural lettering of 20th century America, offers a refreshing blend of clarity and versatility that speaks volumes in the world of design.

At its core, Gymkhana embodies a spirit of readability. Its generous x-height and well-proportioned width ensure that every character remains crisp and legible, even when scaled down to minute sizes. This inherent clarity lends a touch of solemn professionalism to any message, while still maintaining an approachable, friendly demeanor—a delicate balance that’s often sought but rarely achieved in typography. But Gymkhana’s prowess extends far beyond mere legibility. It’s a typeface that adapts to the needs of the designer, offering a range of OpenType features including old-style numerals, tabular (monospaced) numerals, and old-style tabular numerals. This flexibility allows for nuanced typographic control, empowering designers to fine-tune their work with precision.

The Gymkhana family comes in six carefully crafted weights, each accompanied by its italic counterpart. This extensive range provides ample room for typographic hierarchy and expression, making Gymkhana equally at home in sleek logo designs, sophisticated web layouts, or meticulously crafted print documents. True to its architectural roots, Gymkhana’s structure is built on a foundation of global communication. Its character set spans a vast linguistic landscape—from the rolling hills of Western Europe to the bustling streets of Hanoi. The typeface effortlessly accommodates Greek and a selection of Cyrillic-based languages, ensuring your message resonates across borders and cultures.

In a world where design often leans towards the complex, Gymkhana reminds us of the power of simplicity. Experience the Gymkhana difference—where form meets function in perfect typographic harmony.   


This font includes a license that allows free commercial use: sometimes referred to as a desktop license. This allows you to install the font on a computer and use it to create posters, web graphics, game graphics, t-shirts, videos, signs, logos and more. Read the license agreement for details. If you'd like to embed this font in an app, on the web or anything that's not covered by the desktop license agreement, visit the link below. You'll find distributors who offer several types of licenses, or you can contact me for help.
https://typodermicfonts.com/gymkhana/
Gymkhana Book is part of a larger font family. Check out the rest of the Gymkhana family through the link above.

100% Free License

Free for personal and commercial use

No attribution required
Use in unlimited projects
Modify and redistribute allowed
Commercial use permitted

This font is licensed under the 100% Free license. Please review the complete license terms for detailed usage rights and restrictions.