Sofia Sans Condensed
sans-serif · Designed by Lettersoup, Botio Nikoltchev, Ani Petrova
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Sofia Sans Condensed is a narrow, upright sans-serif with clean geometry and consistent stroke weight. Its condensed proportions give it a compact, space-efficient structure without sacrificing legibility, and it carries a modern, somewhat neutral tone that leans functional over decorative. The letterforms are clear and open, making it readable even at smaller sizes, while the tight spacing gives it a slightly formal, structured feel. It works well across a range of weights, which adds versatility without changing its core character.
This font is a practical choice for newspaper and magazine-style editorial layouts where column space is limited but headline impact is needed. It suits branding for tech, retail, or service businesses that want a contemporary look without anything too stylized or trendy. It also performs well in UI design, particularly for navigation labels, data-dense dashboards, or mobile interfaces where horizontal space is at a premium and clarity is more important than personality.
Best suited for: Consider Sofia Sans Condensed for editorial layouts, UI design, data dashboards, and branding where space efficiency and modern clarity take priority over decorative character.
Design considerations: The nine weight range from 100 to 900, plus matching italics, supports flexible typographic hierarchy and emphasis without requiring font substitution. Its condensed proportions and consistent stroke weight make it particularly effective in constrained layouts while maintaining legibility across sizes and contexts.
Pairing guidance: Pair Sofia Sans Condensed with Playfair Display or Lora to introduce serif contrast and editorial warmth in headlines or feature text, or combine it with Space Mono to reinforce technical precision and structured data presentation in UI or information-heavy designs.
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Sofia Sans Condensed at a glance
Lettersoup, Botio Nikoltchev, Ani Petrova
SIL Open Font License 1.1
November 2022
September 2025
22 (11 weights + italics)
Yes: weight 1–1000
Sans Serif
5
Google Fonts
All 22 Sofia Sans Condensed styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 1000 | ExtraBlack | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Sofia Sans Condensed character map
Which languages does Sofia Sans Condensed support?
Sofia Sans Condensed includes 5 character sets:
- Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Cyrillic-script languages
- Cyrillic Extended: additional Cyrillic letters used in languages such as Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
- Greek: modern Greek
- 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
Can I use Sofia Sans Condensed commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Sofia Sans Condensed 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.