General Sans

General Sans is a tidy, rational sans serif by Frode Helland whose letters, in the maker's words, feel like the France of the 1950s. Six weights with italics make it a steady pick for product text and branding, with geometric capitals that sharpen up in headlines.

Designed by
Frode Helland
Foundry
Indian Type Foundry
Category
sans-serif
Styles
6 weights

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General Sans FAQ

Is General Sans free for commercial use?

General Sans is available from Fontshare for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.

Is General Sans on Google Fonts?

General Sans isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Fontshare.

How do I download General Sans?

You can download General Sans for free directly from Fontshare. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.

What fonts pair well with General Sans?

General Sans pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with General Sans, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is General Sans best used for?

General Sans is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.