Frutiger

Humanist sans masterpiece by Adrian Frutiger, originally designed for Charles de Gaulle airport signage.

Designed by
Adrian Frutiger
Foundry
Linotype
Category
sans-serif
Styles
7 weights

Free alternatives to Frutiger

The closest free alternatives to Frutiger are Hind and Source Sans 3, open humanist sans serifs made to be read at a glance.

  1. Hind (Close match) A plain humanist sans with weights from 300 to 700. Good for UI text.
  2. Source Sans 3 (Close match) A clear humanist sans with weights from 200 to 900 and italics.
  3. Mukta (Similar feel) A clear humanist sans with weights from 200 to 800.
See all 5 free alternatives to Frutiger

Frutiger FAQ

Is Frutiger free for commercial use?

Frutiger is a commercial typeface from Linotype. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is Frutiger on Google Fonts?

Frutiger isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Linotype.

How do I download Frutiger?

Frutiger is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.

What fonts pair well with Frutiger?

Frutiger 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 Frutiger, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Frutiger best used for?

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