Inclusive Sans

sans-serif · Designed by Olivia King

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Inclusive Sans is a humanist sans-serif designed with readability as a core priority rather than aesthetic flair. Its letterforms are open and clear, with generous spacing and carefully differentiated characters to reduce visual confusion, particularly for readers with dyslexia or low vision. The overall look is friendly and neutral without being sterile, sitting comfortably between a utilitarian workhorse and a warm, approachable text face. It does not draw attention to itself, which is exactly the point.

Because of its strong legibility credentials, Inclusive Sans works well in contexts where diverse audiences are expected. It is a solid choice for public-facing government or healthcare websites where accessibility compliance matters. Educational platforms, including e-learning tools and children's reading apps, benefit from its clear letterforms and relaxed rhythm. It also fits well in community-focused nonprofit communications where the goal is to lower barriers and speak plainly to a broad range of readers.

Best suited for: Body text and interface copy for educational platforms, government services, healthcare portals, and community organizations prioritizing accessibility and reader comprehension.

Design considerations: The ten available weights and italics support flexible typographic hierarchy without sacrificing the clarity that defines the family. Humanist proportions and open letterforms remain consistent across the range, making it suitable for extended reading while maintaining the approachable, non-decorative character established in the existing description.

Pairing guidance: Pair Inclusive Sans with Fraunces for distinctive headlines that contrast warmth with formality, Lora for complementary serif body text in longer-form contexts, or DM Mono for code samples and technical content, allowing each paired font to assume its natural role while Inclusive Sans anchors accessible primary communication.

Pairs well with

Fraunces Lora DM Mono

Inclusive Sans at a glance

Designer

Olivia King

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

August 2023

Last updated

June 2026

Styles

10 (5 weights + italics)

Variable font

Yes: weight 300–700

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 10 Inclusive Sans 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

Inclusive Sans character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Vietnamese (sample)

Ạ Ả Ấ Ầ Ẩ Ẫ Ậ Ắ Ằ Ặ Ẹ Ẻ Ẽ Ế Ề Ệ Ỉ Ị Ọ Ỏ Ố Ồ Ộ Ơ Ớ Ờ Ụ Ủ Ư Ứ Ừ Ự Ỳ Ỵ

Which languages does Inclusive Sans support?

Inclusive Sans includes 3 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
  • 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 Inclusive Sans commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Inclusive Sans 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.

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Inclusive Sans FAQ

Is Inclusive Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Inclusive Sans is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Inclusive Sans include?

Inclusive Sans includes 5 weights, from Light (300) to Bold (700), each with a matching italic, for 10 styles in total. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 300 and 700 is available.

Does Inclusive Sans support Cyrillic?

No. Inclusive Sans supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Inclusive Sans?

Inclusive Sans was designed by Olivia King. It was added to Google Fonts in August 2023.