Figtree - Google Fonts

About

Figtree is a clean yet friendly geometric sans serif font for usage in web and mobile apps. It's light-hearted and crisp when used for text, yet still retains some punch when used in uppercase – perfect for buttons and short labels. The thicker weights have a distinctly friendlier character, great for headlines of more personable brands.

Figtree comes as a variable font with 7 legacy weights, light through black, and supports 280+ Latin languages. In November 2022, the italic style is added to complete the family.

To contribute, see github.com/erikdkennedy/figtree.

Designer

Erik Kennedy

Erik D. Kennedy is a UX/UI designer who has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 100 to Y-Combinator startups. He has also taught thousands of students around the world via his online school, Learn UI Design. He lives in Seattle, WA and spends his free time doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and playing Flamenco guitar.

erikdkennedy.com/ | learnui.design

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