We offer four approved fonts—Quadon, Titling Gothic, Gentona, and Arnhem Pro—that allow for creative expression of our brand personality in ways that are appropriate for our diverse audiences and goals.

Contact your divisional communications office for access to university fonts.

Quadon is the signature typeface for the JHU brand as it expresses the university’s personality in a distinctive manner. It is collegiate, yet current.

Quadon is strongest in display and impact applications, especially when the university’s personality needs to be expressed. It also may be used in headlines, subheads, and limited body copy applications.

It is available in a variety of approved weights and formats.

Factoria is JHU’s Quadon equivalent for web, email, and digital uses. See Exception: Websites, emails, and online applications for more information.

Fallback: Tahoma

Gentona, a sans serif font with a close typographic relationship to Quadon, is a body copy font that may also be used in headlines and subheads when Quadon is too casual for the communication or audience.

Gentona and Quadon have similar ascender, descender, and x-heights. Both rely on simple geometric shapes and feature similar details that define their personality, like the floating tail on the capital “Q.”

Gentona is best used in situations where simplicity and legibility are paramount. It works best in body copy and headline applications, and reproduces well at small sizes.

Proxima Nova is JHU’s Gentona equivalent for web, email, and digital uses. See Exception: Websites, emails, and online applications for more information.

Fallback: Tahoma

Arnhem is a serif font best suited for body copy but can be used for headlines, subheads, and typographic accents that require a traditional look. Use in all-caps is not recommended.

Freight Text Pro is JHU’s Arnhem Pro equivalent for web, email, and digital uses. See Exception: Websites, emails, and online applications for more information.

Fallback: Georgia

Titling Gothic is our impact font. It is best suited for headlines and should be used only in all caps and in short lines and phrases (between 10 and 15 words). Very limited use is recommended for maximum impact. As Titling Gothic and Quadon both act as impact typefaces, Quadon must always be used in a secondary role when Titling Gothic takes the lead to maintain the typographic representation of the brand.

ATF Alternate Gothic Extra Condensed is JHU’s Titling Gothic Compressed equivalent for web, email, and digital uses. See Exception: Websites, emails, and online applications for more information.

Fallback: Tahoma

This is the recommended, default font pairing for all JHU communications. Other variations may be used to exhibit different aspects of the university’s brand characteristics.

Use Quadon for display, large headline, and typographic accents. Gentona is primarily used for body copy but is also used for smaller subheads and informational details.

A variation on the default pairing. The addition of Arnhem Pro gives the typography a more traditional, sophisticated feel. This pairing works well for long-form storytelling.

Uses Quadon for display, large headlines, and typographic accents. Gentona is used for smaller subheads and informational details. Arnhem is primarily used for body copy.

A punchier variation of the default pairing. Titling Gothic adds impact and draws the user’s attention, while Quadon is featured in a supporting role in key design elements to maintain the typographic representation of the JHU brand.

Use Titling Gothic for display or largest headline. Quadon is used for large headlines and typographic accents. Gentona is primarily used for body copy but is also used for smaller subheads and informational details.

The most complicated and delicate font pairing. Titling Gothic adds impact and draws the user’s attention, while Quadon is featured in a supporting role in key design elements to maintain the typographic representation of the JHU brand. Arnhem lends traditional feel. Clear and consistent typographic hierarchy is key.

This combination can come across as busy or messy if used incorrectly. Use Titling for display or largest headline. Quadon is used for large headlines and typographic accents. Gentona is used for smaller subheads and informational details. Arnhem is primarily used for body copy.

In instances where a typeface becomes part of an illustration, a font other than Quadon, Titling Gothic, Gentona, or Arnhem Pro may be appropriate.

There will be instances where the JHU brand fonts cannot be utilized because of technical limitations or restrictions. An example of this limitation is an HTML email in which attempts to include the brand fonts will likely fail. In these situations, Tahoma and Georgia should be used.