Ostrich Sans
sans-serif
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Ostrich Sans is a tall, narrow sans-serif typeface with an extreme aspect ratio that makes it immediately recognizable. Its letterforms are condensed to the point where height dramatically outweighs width, giving it a strong vertical presence. The strokes are thin and even, which keeps it feeling clean and modern rather than heavy or aggressive. It has a geometric quality to it without being rigid, and the overall impression is one of elegance with a slight editorial edge. It works best at large display sizes where its proportions can be appreciated, since it tends to lose impact and legibility at small body text sizes.
Ostrich Sans is a practical choice for fashion and lifestyle brands that need a headline font with visual impact but without the weight of a traditional bold typeface. It works well in magazine-style layouts, particularly for section headers, cover text, or pull quotes where the tall letters can span a column and command attention. It is also a reasonable option for event branding, such as posters or digital banners for music festivals, gallery openings, or product launches, where a single word or short phrase needs to fill vertical space in a controlled, stylish way.
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Ostrich Sans at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
4 (4 weights)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 Ostrich Sans styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Ostrich Sans character map
Which languages does Ostrich Sans support?
Ostrich Sans includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Ostrich Sans commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Ostrich 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.