Basic
Designed by Magnus Gaarde
1 weights • Version 18 • On Google Fonts since 2011 • Popularity #470
Quick Summary
1
Styles
400-400
Weight Range
Static
Not variable
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Languages / Subsets
© 2011, Sorkin Type Co with Reserved Font Name "Basic".
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Foundry: Sorkin Type Co
Basic is a low contrast san serif text face. Basic mixes familiar forms with a hint of novelty. It is is easy to read and is slightly elegant. Basic can be used from small sizes to larger display settings.
Source files are available from github.com/EbenSorkin/Basic. To contribute to the project, contact Eben Sorkin.
Updated August 2014: Sorkin Type Co extended the character set and improved the hinting.
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