Port Lligat Sans

sans-serif · Designed by Tipo

Port Lligat Sans: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Port Lligat Sans is a clean, geometric sans-serif with a slightly unconventional structure that gives it a distinct handcrafted quality without sacrificing legibility. Its letterforms carry a quiet irregularity that keeps it from feeling overly mechanical or corporate, making it feel approachable and a bit artsy while still being functional at display sizes. The weight is moderate and the overall texture is light, lending it an open, airy feel that works well in contexts where you want personality without noise.

This font is a reasonable fit for boutique branding projects where a small business wants to stand out from generic sans-serif options, such as an independent cafe, a design studio, or a wellness brand. It also works in editorial contexts as a display heading font for lifestyle magazines or cultural publications where the slightly quirky geometry adds character to section titles and pull quotes. Additionally, it can serve as a logotype or wordmark font for creative freelancers or small agencies looking for something that reads as professional but not stiff.

Best suited for: Consider Port Lligat Sans for boutique branding, independent business identities, editorial display headings, and creative professional logotypes where approachable personality matters.

Design considerations: The single regular weight limits typographic hierarchy options, making it most effective as a display or accent font rather than body text. Its geometric structure with handcrafted irregularity suits projects prioritizing distinctive character over neutral versatility.

Pairing guidance: Pair Port Lligat Sans with Playfair Display for elegant editorial layouts where the serif provides formal contrast, Lato for accessible body text and supporting information in professional contexts, or Caveat for accent elements and signatures that reinforce the handcrafted aesthetic.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lato Caveat

Port Lligat Sans at a glance

Designer

Tipo

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

January 2012

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Sans Serif · Display

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Port Lligat Sans styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Port Lligat Sans character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Port Lligat Sans support?

Port Lligat Sans includes one character set:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Port Lligat Sans commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Port Lligat Sans is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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Port Lligat Sans FAQ

Is Port Lligat Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Port Lligat Sans is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Port Lligat Sans include?

Port Lligat Sans comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Port Lligat Sans support Cyrillic?

No. Port Lligat Sans supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Port Lligat Sans?

Port Lligat Sans was designed by Tipo. It was added to Google Fonts in January 2012.