Bryant Compressed
Process Type Foundry · Eric Olson · 2005
The narrowest width of Eric Olson's Bryant family, engineered for high letter counts at large sizes without losing the face's characteristic warmth.
About
Bryant Compressed uses sharp stem joins and increased stroke contrast to distinguish itself from the other Bryant widths, allowing the typeface to remain readable and warm even at tight settings. Released in 2005 alongside the broader Bryant family, it comes in four weights and includes OpenType features such as arrows and stylistic alternates. It suits editorial headlines, posters and any layout where space is constrained but personality still matters.
Classification
Bryant Compressed is a narrow geometric sans-serif with increased stroke contrast and sharp stem joins, departing slightly from a pure geometric model to preserve warmth at compressed widths.