Bureau Grot – Distinctive 19th-Century Sans
Important Notice
Bureau Grot is a premium commercial font and is not available for free download on Kreativ Font. To use it legally in personal or commercial projects, purchase it from an official marketplace.
Bureau Grot is a Sans Serif typeface from Richard Lipton, JILL Pichotta, Christian Schwartz, Stephenson Blake, Roger Black, published by Font Bureau.
Why you should consider Bureau Grot
Bureau Grot embodies the essence of 19th-century English sans serif typography, developed by a skilled team including Richard Lipton and Christian Schwartz under Font Bureau. It spans 27 styles, from ultra-condensed to wide, offering typographic versatility rooted in historical character. This family’s blend of tooth and structure gives it a distinct presence.
Visual character
Visually, Bureau Grot stands out with its pronounced stroke contrast and slightly irregular terminals, lending a tactile, crafted feel reminiscent of traditional wood type. The range of widths—from extra compressed to wide—allows for dramatic spatial tension or expansive readability, and the bold weights command attention without sacrificing legibility.
Best use cases
- Bold poster headlines
- Branding requiring historical character
- Web typography needing strength and clarity
Font pairing ideas
- Pair with a clean serif like Freight Text for balanced contrast and classic appeal.
- Use with a neutral geometric sans such as Avenir to emphasize Bureau Grot’s vintage details.
- Combine with a humanist italic to complement its toothy, crafted letterforms and add elegance.
Font Features
- Multiple widths including condensed, compressed, extra compressed, and wide
- 27 styles across light to ultra black weights
- Comprehensive glyph set with alternates and OpenType variants
What’s Included
- 27 font styles including various weights and widths
- OpenType features with alternates, small caps, and ligatures
Pricing
- Individual styles start at $40 USD
- Complete family of 27 fonts available for $891 USD
Font details
- Font Style: Sans Serif
- Font Mood: Vintage and Bold
- Font Use Case: Poster, Branding, and Web
- Designer: Richard Lipton, JILL Pichotta, Christian Schwartz, Stephenson Blake, and Roger Black
- Foundry: FONT Bureau
- 27 styles including condensed, compressed, extra compressed, and wide widths (Source: Bureau Grot contains 27 styles and family package options.)
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