Encode Sans
sans-serif · Designed by Impallari Type, Andres Torresi, Jacques Le Bailly
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Encode Sans is a versatile, neutral sans-serif with a clean, modern structure. It features a wide range of weights, from thin to black, giving designers plenty of flexibility without switching typefaces. The letterforms are geometric but not rigidly so, with subtle humanist touches that keep it approachable and readable across sizes. It has a professional, utilitarian personality that leans functional rather than decorative, making it easy to deploy across contexts without fighting the content it supports.
Because of its multi-weight family and strong legibility at both large and small sizes, Encode Sans works well in dashboard and web application UI where hierarchy needs to be established through weight alone. It is a solid choice for corporate or SaaS branding that wants to appear modern and trustworthy without being cold or trendy. It also performs reliably in editorial layouts such as news sites or report templates, where body text and headlines need to coexist within the same typeface family without visual inconsistency.
Best suited for: Consider Encode Sans for user interface design, corporate websites, editorial layouts, and data-heavy applications where clear hierarchy and reliable legibility across weights matter most.
Design considerations: The nine-weight range supports detailed typographic hierarchy without requiring secondary typefaces, though designers may prefer pairing for visual contrast. Its geometric-humanist balance suits both dense information displays and spacious layouts, adapting well to varying screen sizes and reading distances.
Pairing guidance: Pair Encode Sans with Playfair Display to introduce serif contrast and editorial sophistication, with Lato to reinforce sans-serif consistency at different weights, or with Pacifico to add distinctive personality and warmth to specific accents or branding moments.
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Encode Sans at a glance
Impallari Type, Andres Torresi, Jacques Le Bailly
SIL Open Font License 1.1
February 2017
September 2025
9 (9 weights)
Yes: width 75–125, weight 100–900
Sans Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 9 Encode Sans styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Encode Sans character map
Which languages does Encode Sans support?
Encode 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 Encode Sans commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Encode 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.