Public Sans

sans-serif
1902

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Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Details

Designer
Morris Fuller Benton
Release Year
1902
Category
sans-serif
Description
Public Sans is a sans-serif typeface that draws inspiration from Morris Fuller Benton's iconic Franklin Gothic. First developed in 1902 as part of the American Type Founders (ATF) family, this design has been expanded upon and adapted for modern use cases. Public Sans offers a clean, versatile look with wide proportions and rounded terminals that make it suitable for various design applications from web interfaces to corporate branding. Its contemporary interpretation sets it apart while maintaining the timeless appeal of its historical predecessor.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding

Usage Instructions

Employ Public Sans in user interface designs, particularly for headlines or prominent text. In editorial design projects, use it as a complementary font to body copy. For corporate branding, utilize Public Sans for logos, headers, and other primary brand elements.

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