Sofia Sans Semi Condensed
sans-serif · Designed by Lettersoup, Botio Nikoltchev, Ani Petrova
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Sofia Sans Semi Condensed is a geometric sans-serif with a narrow stance that feels clean and efficient without being sterile. Its letterforms are balanced and rational, with consistent stroke weights that give it a professional, modern appearance. The semi-condensed width means it occupies less horizontal space than a standard sans-serif while remaining highly legible, giving designers more room to work with in tight layouts. It carries a neutral but slightly contemporary personality, sitting comfortably between the utilitarian and the polished.
This font works well in dashboard and app interfaces where space efficiency matters and readability at smaller sizes is a priority. It suits brand identity work for tech, finance, or health companies that want a dependable, forward-looking look without resorting to something flashy. It also performs reliably in editorial contexts like magazine subheadings or data-heavy reports, where condensed type helps organize dense information into scannable hierarchies without sacrificing clarity.
Best suited for: Recommended for interface design, data visualization, brand systems, and editorial layouts where space efficiency and legibility at multiple scales are essential priorities.
Design considerations: The extensive weight range from 100 to 900, available in both roman and italic, supports flexible typographic hierarchies across diverse applications. The semi-condensed proportions balance horizontal economy with readability, making it particularly effective in constrained layouts without compromising clarity.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Playfair Display or Lora to introduce serif contrast and editorial sophistication, positioning Sofia Sans Semi Condensed as a functional supporting voice. Alternatively, combine with Space Mono to reinforce technical or data-focused contexts, where the monospace establishes systematic precision while Sofia Sans Semi Condensed handles primary communication.
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Sofia Sans Semi 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 Semi 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 Semi Condensed character map
Which languages does Sofia Sans Semi Condensed support?
Sofia Sans Semi 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 Semi Condensed commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Sofia Sans Semi 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.