Open Sans Webfont · 153 samples

Open Sans is a sans-serif font. It goes well with Montserrat, Brandon Grotesque, Roboto, Lucida Grande, Bitter, Source Sans Pro, Publico, Minion, Lato and Georgia. If you're thinking about using Open Sans then try 28px for headers. Give 16px a shot for content.

People commonly tag it as design, tech, portfolio, agency, app, photo, clean, simple, modern and sans serif. You can get it from Font Squirrel, Google Web Fonts, MyFonts and Typekit.

Examples Open Sans on its own

About Open Sans

Open Sans is a sans-serif typeface designed by Steve Matteson and released by Ascender Fonts in 2010. It has a humanist design, featuring open letterforms and a low x-height, which gives it a friendly and approachable look. Its design is versatile and highly legible, making it suitable for a wide range of uses.

Open Sans has a neutral yet friendly character, with a hint of playfulness and a modern feel. Its shapes are round and open, which gives it a warm and approachable appearance. Its proportions are balanced and its letterforms are slightly condensed, giving it a modern and efficient look.

Open Sans is a versatile font that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a great choice for websites, magazines, and corporate identities, as well as for headlines, body text, and captions. Its legibility and versatility make it a great choice for any project.

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In action 153 Open Sans samples

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