Sigmar

display · Designed by Vernon Adams

Sigmar: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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Sigmar is a bold display typeface with thick, high-contrast strokes and a strong upright stance. It draws from vintage woodblock and poster lettering traditions, giving it a chunky, confident appearance. The letterforms have a slightly condensed feel with sharp terminals and pronounced weight variation that creates visual punch without relying on ornamentation. It reads as assertive and retro-leaning without being overly nostalgic, making it versatile enough to work in modern contexts where strong visual hierarchy is needed.

This font works well for brand logos and wordmarks in industries like food and beverage, streetwear, or entertainment, where a bold personality is a feature rather than a liability. It is also a solid choice for large editorial headlines in print or digital magazines that want a commanding opener to a feature story. In web or app UI, Sigmar can function effectively as a hero section headline or campaign title, especially when the surrounding design uses clean, minimal typography to let it breathe and stand out without visual clutter.

Best suited for: Sigmar excels in brand identity, packaging design, and editorial headlines where commanding visual presence and retro-modern aesthetics strengthen communication impact.

Design considerations: As a single-weight display font, Sigmar's impact relies on scale and strategic placement rather than typographic hierarchy through weight variation. Its condensed proportions and high contrast work best at larger sizes where letterform details remain legible and visually engaging.

Pairing guidance: Pair Sigmar with Bebas Neue for cohesive geometric display applications, Lato for accessible body text and UI elements that balance Sigmar's boldness with neutral readability, or Caveat to introduce handwritten warmth that softens Sigmar's assertive character while maintaining contemporary appeal.

Pairs well with

Bebas Neue Lato Caveat

Sigmar at a glance

Designer

Vernon Adams

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

February 2023

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Sigmar styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Sigmar 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Vietnamese (sample)

Ạ Ả Ấ Ầ Ẩ Ẫ Ậ Ắ Ằ Ặ Ẹ Ẻ Ẽ Ế Ề Ệ Ỉ Ị Ọ Ỏ Ố Ồ Ộ Ơ Ớ Ờ Ụ Ủ Ư Ứ Ừ Ự Ỳ Ỵ

Which languages does Sigmar support?

Sigmar includes 3 character sets:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
  • Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks

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

Can I use Sigmar commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Sigmar 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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Sigmar FAQ

Is Sigmar free for commercial use?

Yes. Sigmar 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 Sigmar include?

Sigmar comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Sigmar support Cyrillic?

No. Sigmar supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Sigmar?

Sigmar was designed by Vernon Adams. It was added to Google Fonts in February 2023.