Public Sans Regular
Designed by Dan Williams (USWDS)
| 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
Optimized for digital user interfaces and high-traffic websites requiring accessibility.
Ideal for businesses seeking a neutral, trustworthy, and modern visual identity.
The gold standard for federal agency websites and official documentation.
Excellent for long-form reading in both digital magazines and printed reports.
Public Sans Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 117.8 KB
Available Formats: .OTF, .TTF