Source Sans Pro Black Italic
Designed by Paul D. Hunt
| Font Name | Source Sans Pro Black |
| Style | Italic |
| Category | Sans-serif |
| Designer | Paul D. Hunt |
| Copyright | Copyright 2010, 2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. |
| License | SIL Open Font License (Free for Personal and Commercial Use) |
| Total Character | 660 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.26 |
| Ascent | 984 |
| Descent | 273 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1257 |
| Max Advance Width | 1224 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | News Gothic, Franklin Gothic, Helvetica, Lato |
Source Sans Pro Black Italic Font Details : Font Free Download
Source Sans Pro Black Italic was designed by Paul D. Hunt as part of Adobe's first open-source typeface family, released in 2012. It was inspired by the clarity and simplicity of Morris Fuller Benton's classic twentieth-century American gothic designs, such as News Gothic and Franklin Gothic. The project was specifically intended to work well in user interfaces, offering a clean, legible experience across various digital screens.
The Black Italic variant is the heaviest weight in the family, providing an authoritative and high-impact aesthetic. By combining a dense stroke with a sophisticated slant, it is perfectly suited for professional branding and high-visibility advertising. As an open-source font under the SIL Open Font License, it has become a staple for developers and designers seeking a robust, versatile typeface for both web and print applications.
Source Sans Pro Black Italic Best Uses
Perfect for bold, attention-grabbing titles in magazines and websites.
Ideal for strong, modern corporate identities requiring a professional edge.
Excellent for high-impact marketing materials and promotional banners.
Great for prominent call-to-action buttons and landing page hero sections.
Source Sans Pro Black Italic Glyphs
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Package Size: 115.8 KB
Available Formats: .TTF