Mulish
Mulish reproduces Trade Gothic's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.
Mulish specimen — rendered live
Bold — 700
Mulish captures the geometric precision that defines Trade Gothic
Regular — 400
As a free structural alternative to Trade Gothic, Mulish delivers comparable proportions and visual weight for headings, body text, and interface elements. Evaluate its x-height, stroke contrast, and terminal treatment at your target sizes to confirm compatibility with your layout.
Uppercase
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
Lowercase + Figures
abcdefghijklm 0123456789
Strengths
- Comprehensive character set with multilingual support
- Well-spaced default letter spacing reduces layout adjustments
- Professional design quality from an established type designer
Limitations
- Fewer optical sizes compared to the premium version
- Some weight extremes (hairline, ultra-black) may be absent
- Kerning pairs may differ from the premium original
Best Use Cases for Mulish
- Corporate presentations and reports
- Documentation and technical writing
Mulish delivers a credible alternative to Trade Gothic for teams seeking geometric proportions and clean circular forms without licensing costs. Best deployed for corporate presentations and reports, with testing recommended at target sizes to confirm optical compatibility.