Sniglet

display · Designed by Haley Fiege

Sniglet: Waltz, bad nymph, for quick jigs vex

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Sniglet is a rounded, bubbly display typeface with thick strokes and softly curved terminals that give it a friendly, approachable look. The letterforms are slightly chunky without feeling heavy, and the overall weight sits comfortably between playful and readable. It has a casual, cartoon-adjacent quality that stops short of being childish, making it feel energetic and lighthearted without losing legibility at larger sizes. The rounded joints and open counters contribute to a warm, inviting personality that works well when the goal is to feel accessible and fun rather than formal or corporate.

Sniglet is a practical choice for children's educational apps or platforms where the interface needs to feel encouraging and non-intimidating. It also works well for casual food and beverage branding, particularly for businesses like ice cream shops, juice bars, or snack brands that want a relaxed, consumer-friendly identity. A third strong use case is game UI and mobile app headings, where short bursts of display text need to carry personality and energy without requiring the user to slow down to read them.

Best suited for: Children's apps, casual food branding, game interfaces, and mobile app headings where friendly energy and quick readability matter more than formal presentation.

Design considerations: Sniglet's rounded, bubbly character works best at display sizes where its thick strokes and soft curves remain legible and impactful. The two available weights—regular and 800—offer flexibility for hierarchy, though the heavier weight intensifies the playful personality.

Pairing guidance: Pair Sniglet with Nunito or Lato for body text and supporting content, as both sans-serifs offer neutral readability that balances Sniglet's expressive display role. Pacifico can accent smaller moments where handwriting warmth complements the rounded aesthetic, though restraint prevents visual competition.

Pairs well with

Nunito Lato Pacifico

Sniglet at a glance

Designer

Haley Fiege

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

December 2010

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

2 (2 weights)

Classification

Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 2 Sniglet styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
800 ExtraBold Aa Bb Gg 123

Sniglet 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 Sniglet support?

Sniglet 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 Sniglet commercially?

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

Is Sniglet free for commercial use?

Yes. Sniglet 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 Sniglet include?

Sniglet includes 2 weights, from Regular (400) to ExtraBold (800). There are no italic styles.

Does Sniglet support Cyrillic?

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

Who designed Sniglet?

Sniglet was designed by Haley Fiege. It was added to Google Fonts in December 2010.