Public Sans Black Regular
Designed by Dan Williams and the United States Web Design System (USWDS) team
| Font Name | Public Sans Black |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Dan Williams and the United States Web Design System (USWDS) team |
| Copyright | N/A |
| License | SIL Open Font License (Free for Personal & Commercial Use) |
| Total Character | 562 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.22 |
| Ascent | 1990 |
| Descent | 440 |
| Units Per em | 2000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 2430 |
| Max Advance Width | 2792 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -295 |
| Similar Fonts | Libre Franklin, Roboto, Inter, Helvetica Neue, San Francisco |
Public Sans Black Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Public Sans Black Regular is a strong, neutral sans-serif typeface originally developed for the United States government. It is a derivative of the Libre Franklin font, specifically refined to meet the needs of the U.S. Web Design System. The Black weight provides a robust and commanding presence, designed for high-impact headlines and interfaces where clarity and authority are essential.
The development of Public Sans focused on creating a typeface that is both modern and accessible across various digital platforms. It features adjusted metrics and refined letterforms compared to its predecessor, ensuring better legibility on screens. As an open-source project, it has become a popular choice for designers worldwide seeking a high-quality, free alternative to commercial neo-grotesque fonts like Helvetica or Roboto.
Public Sans Black Regular Best Uses
Ideal for high-contrast interface elements and clear navigation buttons.
Perfect for bold titles that require a modern, authoritative look.
Suitable for creating a professional and trustworthy brand identity.
Highly legible even in heavy weights for mobile screen headers.
Public Sans Black Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 111.1 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF