Puritan
Puritan is a plain sans serif by Ben Weiner, who began drawing it in 1997 while studying the history of sans serif type at Reading University. Its slightly narrow, rounded letters suit simple headings and text, in two weights with italics.
- Designed by
- Ben Weiner
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 2 weights
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Puritan FAQ
Is Puritan free for commercial use?
Yes. Puritan 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 Puritan on Google Fonts?
Yes — Puritan is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Puritan?
You can download Puritan 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 Puritan?
Puritan 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 Puritan, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Puritan best used for?
Puritan is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.