Public Sans Regular

Designed by Dan Williams (USWDS)

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Font Name Public Sans
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 2605
Max Advance Height N/A
Underline Position -305
Similar Fonts Libre Franklin, Inter, Roboto, Helvetica

Public Sans Regular Font Details : Font Free Download

Public Sans Regular is a robust, open-source typeface commissioned by the United States Web Design System (USWDS). It is a fork of the Libre Franklin font, specifically modified to be more neutral and highly legible for digital interfaces. The design process focused on creating a typeface that performs exceptionally well on screens, making it the primary choice for federal government websites to ensure a consistent and accessible user experience.

The font features a geometric structure with subtle humanist touches, offering a clean and modern aesthetic that avoids unnecessary flourishes. Because it was developed with accessibility and readability in mind, Public Sans has gained immense popularity in the broader design community, moving beyond government use into corporate branding and web development. It is released under the SIL Open Font License, allowing for wide distribution and use in both personal and commercial projects.

Public Sans Regular Best Uses

Web Design

Optimized for digital user interfaces and high-traffic websites requiring accessibility.

Corporate Branding

Ideal for businesses seeking a neutral, trustworthy, and modern visual identity.

Government Projects

The gold standard for federal agency websites and official documentation.

Editorial

Excellent for long-form reading in both digital magazines and printed reports.

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Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF


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