description FS Truman Overview
FS Truman is a typeface family created by the Fontsmith foundry. It uses a sturdy slab-serif structure with forms influenced by typewriter lettering, giving the letters a pronounced, regular appearance suited to headings and display text. The design belongs to the digital type era and is distinct from a conventional sans-serif family, despite its mechanical construction and clean, contemporary finish.
help FS Truman FAQ
Is FS Truman really a slab-serif typeface?
No. Fontsmith and current retail descriptions present FS Truman as a sans-serif design, so the slab-serif label in the catalog appears inaccurate. [MyFonts](https://www.myfonts.com/collections/fs-truman-font-fontsmith/)
Who designed FS Truman and when was it released?
The designers are Jason Smith and Fernando Mello, and type references date the design to around 2012. MyFonts records a later retail debut for its listing, so design date and marketplace date should not be treated as the same thing.
How many styles are in the FS Truman family?
The family has six styles: Light, Light Italic, Regular, Regular Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic. That gives a designer both upright and italic weights for headings and compact text layouts. [MyFonts](https://www.myfonts.com/collections/fs-truman-font-fontsmith/)
Why was FS Truman designed for television screens?
Its compact proportions, large x-height, and short descenders help fit clear text into limited screen space. Fontsmith says it was used for Sky One on-screen trails and announcements, while also presenting it as suitable for print and headlines.
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