WorkSans
A grotesque sans-serif typeface family optimized for on-screen readability and supporting a wide range of languages.
What is WorkSans?
Work Sans is a SIL Open Font project, a 9-weight typeface family loosely based on early grotesque sans-serifs like those from Stephenson Blake and Miller & Richard. It is primarily optimized for on-screen text usage at medium sizes (14px-48px) but performs well in print, with features simplified for screen resolutions. The project was funded by Google and is distributed via Google Fonts, with a major update from 2018–2020 adding italics, variable fonts, and expanded language support.
Designers and developers creating digital interfaces, websites, or applications that require clear, legible on-screen typography, especially those targeting multilingual audiences. It is also suitable for print designers needing a versatile grotesque sans-serif with extensive weight options.
Developers choose Work Sans for its on-screen optimization, including larger diacritic marks for clarity and fine-tuned readability at common screen sizes. Its open-source SIL Open Font License, variable font support, and coverage of over 150 languages via the Google Latin Expert glyph set offer flexibility and broad accessibility not always found in free typefaces.
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A grotesque sans.
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