Source Sans Pro Bold
Designed by Paul D. Hunt
| Font Name | Source Sans Pro |
| Style | Bold |
| Category | Sans Serif |
| Designer | Paul D. Hunt |
| Copyright | Copyright 2010, 2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. |
| License | Free For 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 | 1249 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -75 |
| Similar Fonts | Open Sans, Lato, News Gothic, Helvetica, Franklin Gothic |
Source Sans Pro Bold Font Details : Font Free Download
Source Sans Pro Bold is a cornerstone of Adobe's first open-source typeface family, designed by Paul D. Hunt and released in 2012. The project was inspired by the classic American gothic typefaces of the early 20th century, particularly the work of Morris Fuller Benton. It was specifically engineered to function exceptionally well in user interfaces, prioritizing clarity and simplicity above all else.
The Bold weight provides a strong visual hierarchy, making it an essential tool for digital environments. As a sans-serif typeface, it features a large x-height and open counters, which ensure that it remains legible even at small sizes on low-resolution screens. Its release under the SIL Open Font License has made it one of the most widely adopted fonts in modern web development and application design.
Source Sans Pro Bold Best Uses
Ideal for buttons, navigation menus, and functional UI elements.
The bold weight makes it perfect for striking and clear section headers.
Provides a neutral, modern, and professional aesthetic for business identity.
Optimized for high legibility on small mobile device screens.
Source Sans Pro Bold Glyphs
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Package Size: 115.8 KB
Available Formats: .TTF