Sen

sans-serif · Designed by Kosal Sen

Sen: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Sen is a geometric sans-serif typeface with a clean, open construction and consistent stroke weight. Its letterforms are straightforward and functional, with rounded terminals that give it a slightly approachable quality without veering into playful territory. The overall impression is modern and neutral, sitting comfortably between utilitarian and friendly. It has enough personality to stand on its own without demanding attention, which makes it versatile across different design contexts. Letter spacing feels balanced, and the forms hold up well at both display and smaller sizes.

Sen works well as a primary typeface for tech startups and SaaS products that want a clean, trustworthy interface without looking sterile. It fits naturally in editorial layouts for digital publications where readability and a contemporary feel matter, particularly in section headers and pull quotes. It also suits branding projects for lifestyle or consumer goods companies that want a modern identity with a human edge rather than a purely corporate tone. The font handles UI labels and navigation elements efficiently, making it a practical choice for product designers building cohesive design systems.

Best suited for: Consider Sen for digital interfaces, contemporary editorial design, tech product branding, and modern lifestyle marketing where clean functionality and approachability are priorities.

Design considerations: Sen's geometric construction and consistent stroke weight perform reliably across display and text sizes, supported by five weight options for flexible hierarchy and emphasis. The rounded terminals and balanced letter spacing contribute to its neutral character, making it adaptable to varied design contexts without requiring extensive customization.

Pairing guidance: Pair Sen with Playfair Display for editorial layouts where a geometric sans-serif body text benefits from a contrasting serif display voice, with Lora to create sophisticated hierarchy through serif warmth at smaller scales, or with Space Mono to introduce technical character in UI contexts where monospace clarity complements geometric sans-serif simplicity.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lora Space Mono

Sen at a glance

Designer

Kosal Sen

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

January 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

5 (5 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 400–800

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 5 Sen styles

Weight Name Upright
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

Sen 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

Which languages does Sen support?

Sen 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 Sen commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Sen 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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Sen FAQ

Is Sen free for commercial use?

Yes. Sen 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 Sen include?

Sen includes 5 weights, from Regular (400) to ExtraBold (800). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 400 and 800 is available.

Does Sen support Cyrillic?

No. Sen supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Sen?

Sen was designed by Kosal Sen. It was added to Google Fonts in January 2020.