Ubuntu Sans
sans-serif · Designed by Dalton Maag
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Ubuntu Sans is a clean, humanist sans-serif with open letterforms and a slightly technical edge. It carries a modern, functional personality that feels approachable without being casual. The letterforms are well-proportioned with balanced stroke contrast, giving it a readable quality at both large and small sizes. It reads as confident and professional but not stiff, sitting comfortably in the space between corporate utility and friendly usability. Its origins in the Ubuntu operating system give it a grounded, interface-ready feel that translates well across digital and print contexts.
Ubuntu Sans works well for software and tech product interfaces where legibility and a modern tone matter. It suits startup branding that wants to feel reliable and forward-thinking without leaning into generic corporate sans-serifs. It also performs well in editorial contexts like online magazines or documentation sites where long reading sessions require consistent, unobtrusive type that holds up across different screen sizes and weights.
Best suited for: Consider Ubuntu Sans for digital interfaces, tech product design, startup branding, editorial layouts, and documentation sites where modern legibility and approachable professionalism are priorities.
Design considerations: The extensive weight range from 100 to 800 supports flexible typographic hierarchy across both display and body text roles. Its humanist construction and balanced stroke contrast maintain readability across digital screens and print applications, making it adaptable to varied contexts without requiring supplementary typefaces for legibility.
Pairing guidance: Pair Ubuntu Sans with Playfair Display or Merriweather to introduce serif contrast and editorial sophistication in headline or accent roles, or combine it with Space Mono to establish technical distinction in code blocks, data displays, or interface elements requiring monospace treatment.
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Ubuntu Sans at a glance
Dalton Maag
Ubuntu Font Licence 1.0
May 2024
September 2025
16 (8 weights + italics)
Yes: width 75–100, weight 100–800
Sans Serif
6
Google Fonts
All 16 Ubuntu Sans styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ubuntu Sans character map
Which languages does Ubuntu Sans support?
Ubuntu Sans includes 6 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
- Greek Extended: polytonic (ancient) 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 Ubuntu Sans commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Ubuntu Sans is released under the Ubuntu Font Licence 1.0. You can use it in personal and commercial work. If you modify the font and share your version, it has to be released under a different name.