Shantell Sans

Shantell Sans is a marker-style handwriting font based on the lettering of the British artist Shantell Martin, who found words hard at school and made them her art. Its bouncy, informal letters come in six weights with italics for friendly notes, kids projects, and playful headlines.

Designed by
Shantell Martin, Anya Danilova
Foundry
Arrow Type
Category
display
Styles
6 weights
License
Open Source

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Shantell Sans FAQ

Is Shantell Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Shantell Sans 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 Shantell Sans on Google Fonts?

Yes — Shantell Sans is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.

How do I download Shantell Sans?

You can download Shantell Sans 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 Shantell Sans?

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

What is Shantell Sans best used for?

Shantell Sans is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.