Public Sans ExtraLight Regular
Designed by Dan Williams (USWDS)
| Font Name | Public Sans ExtraLight |
| Style | Regular |
| 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 | 2559 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -308 |
| Similar Fonts | Libre Franklin, Inter, Helvetica Neue, Roboto, Work Sans |
Public Sans ExtraLight Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Public Sans ExtraLight Regular is a strong, neutral, and highly legible typeface designed as part of the United States Web Design System (USWDS). Derived from the open-source Libre Franklin, Public Sans was meticulously modified to be more versatile and readable in digital environments. Its design focuses on geometric clarity and balanced proportions, ensuring that it remains professional and accessible across various government and corporate platforms.
The ExtraLight weight specifically provides an elegant, minimalist aesthetic that is perfect for high-density screens and sophisticated layouts. As an Open Font License (OFL) typeface, it has gained massive popularity beyond government use, becoming a staple for developers and designers who require a clean, modern sans-serif that functions exceptionally well in both display and UI contexts.
Public Sans ExtraLight Regular Best Uses
Excellent for sophisticated, airy headlines in editorial and digital layouts.
Perfect for clean, modern UI components where space and clarity are vital.
Ideal for brands seeking a trustworthy and contemporary typographic voice.
Highly legible on mobile screens even at thinner weights.
Public Sans ExtraLight Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 117.8 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF