Figtree
sans-serif · Designed by Erik Kennedy
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Figtree is a geometric sans-serif with rounded terminals and a clean, open structure. It sits somewhere between strictly functional and subtly friendly, avoiding the coldness of purely technical typefaces while still maintaining enough neutrality to work across a wide range of contexts. Its letter spacing and x-height are well-balanced, making it legible at small sizes without feeling cramped, and its weight range gives designers enough flexibility to create clear typographic hierarchy without switching fonts entirely.
Figtree works well as a UI font for web and mobile applications where readability and a modern feel are priorities. It is a strong choice for SaaS product interfaces, startup branding, and marketing landing pages that want to communicate approachability without sacrificing professionalism. It also holds up well in editorial layouts for digital publications or blog-style content where body copy needs to stay readable across devices and screen sizes.
Best suited for: Product interfaces, startup branding, marketing landing pages, digital editorial layouts, and responsive web content where modern legibility and approachable professionalism are priorities.
Design considerations: The extensive weight range from 300 to 900, plus matching italics, supports flexible typographic hierarchy and emphasis without requiring font substitution. Geometric construction with rounded terminals balances technical clarity with subtle warmth, making it adaptable across formal and casual contexts.
Pairing guidance: Pair Figtree with Playfair Display for editorial layouts seeking contrast between contemporary body text and elegant display headlines, with Source Serif 4 to combine geometric sans-serif efficiency with traditional serif sophistication in longer-form content, or with Space Mono to anchor technical documentation or code-heavy interfaces with monospaced clarity while maintaining visual cohesion.
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Figtree at a glance
Erik Kennedy
SIL Open Font License 1.1
July 2022
September 2025
14 (7 weights + italics)
Yes: weight 300–900
Sans Serif
2
Google Fonts
All 14 Figtree styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Figtree character map
Which languages does Figtree support?
Figtree includes 2 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
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Figtree commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Figtree 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.