Public Sans ExtraLight Italic
Designed by Dan Williams, USWDS
| Font Name | Public Sans ExtraLight |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Dan Williams, USWDS |
| Copyright | N/A |
| License | Free For 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 | 2515 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -308 |
| Similar Fonts | Libre Franklin, Inter, Roboto, Helvetica Neue |
Public Sans ExtraLight Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Public Sans is a strong, neutral, open-source typeface developed by the United States Web Design System (USWDS). It was adapted from Libre Franklin to provide a clean, accessible, and highly legible font specifically tailored for government interfaces and public-facing digital products. The ExtraLight Italic weight provides a sophisticated, slender slant that offers contrast without overwhelming the visual hierarchy of a page.
Built with accessibility in mind, Public Sans focuses on readability across various screen resolutions. It is an evolution of classic geometric sans-serifs, stripping away unnecessary flourishes to ensure that information is conveyed clearly. As an open-source project licensed under the SIL Open Font License, it has become a staple for designers seeking a professional, reliable, and free alternative to premium corporate typefaces.
Public Sans ExtraLight Italic Best Uses
Ideal for subtle navigational elements and secondary interface labels.
Excellent for pull quotes, captions, and italicized emphasis in long-form text.
Suitable for modern, clean brand identities requiring a sophisticated touch.
Perfect for clean, high-legibility body text in minimalist blog layouts.
Public Sans ExtraLight Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 125.5 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF