Jost
Jost is a geometric sans serif by Owen Earl, inspired by German sans serifs of the 1920s with their round O and pointed capitals. Nine weights with italics make it a free, full family for clean modernist layouts, from thin display lines to body text.
- Designed by
- Owen Earl
- Foundry
- indestructible type
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 9 weights
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Jost FAQ
Is Jost free for commercial use?
Yes. Jost is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Jost on Google Fonts?
Yes — Jost is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Jost?
You can download Jost for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Jost?
Jost 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 Jost, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Jost best used for?
Jost is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.