Quicksand
Quicksand is a rounded sans serif that Andrew Paglinawan built from geometric shapes in 2008, with soft stroke ends and wide, open letters. It was made for display but stays legible small, so it suits gentle brands, kids products, and friendly interfaces.
- Designed by
- Andrew Paglinawan
- Styles
- 5 weights
Websites that use Quicksand
Font Pairings with Quicksand
- Playpen Sans + Quicksand
- Merienda + Quicksand
- LT Humor + Quicksand
- Lily Script One + Quicksand
- Delius + Quicksand
- LT Student + Quicksand
- Quicksand + Gentium Plus
- Quicksand + Alegreya
- Quicksand + LT Soul
- Bree Serif + Quicksand
- Solway + Quicksand
- Artifika + Quicksand
- Marko One + Quicksand
- Gabriela + Quicksand
- General Sans + Quicksand
Fonts similar to Quicksand
Quicksand FAQ
Is Quicksand free for commercial use?
Quicksand is available from Fontshare for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Quicksand on Google Fonts?
Quicksand isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Fontshare.
How do I download Quicksand?
You can download Quicksand 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 Quicksand?
Quicksand 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 Quicksand, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Quicksand best used for?
Quicksand is a versatile typeface suited to a wide range of design work. It works well for user interfaces, marketing sites, product copy, and body text that needs to stay readable at small sizes.