Kensington
Fort Foundry · Jennifer Hood
A compressed sans serif in five weights designed by Jennifer Hood, drawing on the dense architectural variety of West London's Kensington district.
About
All ten styles are compressed cuts, running from Regular to Black with matching italics, and the family leans into eccentricity through unexpected letterform details in the 'x', 'g' and 'k'. Ornamental dingbats branded as Kensingdings extend its usefulness into decorative work, alongside architectural borders, cartouches and floral patterns. Broad Latin language support and OpenType features including stylistic alternates, fractions and tabular figures make it practical beyond display use.
Classification
A narrow, compressed sans serif across five weights with italics, described by the foundry as eclectic and quirky, drawing on Victorian and ornate architectural references rather than strict grotesque geometry.