Genos
sans-serif · Designed by Robert Leuschke
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Genos is a variable sans-serif typeface with a distinctly condensed, slightly geometric structure. Its letterforms are clean and modern with a slightly technical edge, leaning toward narrow proportions that give it a strong vertical rhythm. It supports a wide range of weights through its variable axes, making it adaptable from thin and airy to bold and commanding. The overall personality is contemporary and purposeful, sitting somewhere between utilitarian and expressive without tipping too far into either direction.
Genos works well for display headings in tech, gaming, or lifestyle branding where a modern condensed sans is needed without resorting to something overly aggressive. It suits UI headers and navigation labels in applications or dashboards where space efficiency matters but character still counts. Editorial layouts in digital magazines or landing pages can also benefit from Genos when used at larger sizes to anchor sections and create visual hierarchy.
Best suited for: Genos suits tech interfaces, gaming branding, and digital editorial layouts where condensed proportions maximize readability while maintaining contemporary visual impact.
Design considerations: The extensive weight range from 100 to 900 across both roman and italic styles supports flexible typographic hierarchies across different screen sizes and contexts. Its geometric structure and narrow proportions work best at display scales where the typeface's technical character can anchor layouts without compromising legibility.
Pairing guidance: Pair Genos with Rajdhani for complementary geometric sans-serif systems, Noto Sans for accessible multilingual support with neutral warmth, or Caveat to introduce handwritten contrast that softens Genos's technical precision in editorial or branding applications.
Genos at a glance
Robert Leuschke
SIL Open Font License 1.1
October 2021
June 2026
18 (9 weights + italics)
Yes: weight 100–900
Sans Serif · Display
4
Google Fonts
All 18 Genos 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 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Genos character map
Which languages does Genos support?
Genos includes 4 character sets:
- Cherokee
- 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 Genos commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Genos 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.