Public Sans
Public Sans is a strong, neutral sans serif developed by the United States Web Design System for interfaces, text, and headings. It is based on Libre Franklin and built for clear government websites, with nine weights and italics.
- Designed by
- Pablo Impallari, Rodrigo Fuenzalida, Dan Williams
- Foundry
- United States Web Design System
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 9 weights
- License
- Open Source
Websites that use Public Sans
Font Pairings with Public Sans
- Public Sans + STIX Two Text
- Public Sans + Tinos
- Public Sans + LT Generic Serif
- Libertinus Serif Display + Public Sans
- Joan + Public Sans
- Esteban + Public Sans
- Ledger + Public Sans
- Amethysta + Public Sans
- Average + Public Sans
- Cambo + Public Sans
- Source Serif 4 + Public Sans
- Linden Hill + Public Sans
- Trykker + Public Sans
- Alike + Public Sans
- Sedan + Public Sans
- Public Sans + Public Sans
- Public Sans + Inter
Fonts similar to Public Sans
Public Sans FAQ
Is Public Sans free for commercial use?
Public Sans is available from Fontshare for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Public Sans on Google Fonts?
Public Sans isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Fontshare.
How do I download Public Sans?
You can download Public 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 Public Sans?
Public 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 Public Sans, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Public Sans best used for?
Public Sans is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.