Snippet

sans-serif · Designed by Gesine Todt

Snippet: We promptly judged antique ivory buckles for the next prize

Available weights

Instant CSS & Tailwind Generator

Snippet updates automatically to match whichever weight you select above.

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What do I do with this?

Just want to use the font? Click "Get this font on Google Fonts" to download it or add it directly to a document, design tool (like Canva or Photoshop), or your computer's font list.

Building a website? Click "Copy Font Code" to copy a short snippet, then paste it into your website's HTML (usually inside the <head> section) to use this font on your site.

Snippet is a geometric sans-serif with a clean, slightly condensed structure that gives it a compact and efficient appearance. Its letterforms are straightforward without being sterile, carrying a mild technical quality that makes it feel organized and purposeful. The weight sits in a comfortable middle range, readable without demanding attention, and the overall impression is of a font that gets out of its own way while still maintaining a distinct, modern identity. It has a utilitarian edge that leans toward the functional side of design rather than the decorative.

Snippet works well in contexts where clarity and a modern, no-nonsense look are priorities. It suits startup or technology company branding where the goal is to appear efficient and forward-looking without feeling cold or corporate. It also performs well in UI design for dashboards, data tools, or productivity applications where interface labels and navigation elements need to remain readable at smaller sizes while maintaining visual consistency. A third strong use case is editorial design for digital publications covering topics like business, technology, or design, where its neutral but contemporary character supports content without competing with it.

Best suited for: Consider Snippet for technology interfaces, startup branding, digital dashboards, and editorial layouts where modern clarity and functional efficiency are priorities.

Design considerations: Snippet's single regular weight and condensed geometric structure make it well-suited for UI contexts and smaller text sizes where legibility matters. Its utilitarian character works effectively in contemporary digital environments, though designers may want to explore pairing options for projects requiring typographic hierarchy or tonal variation.

Pairing guidance: Pair Snippet with Raleway to establish hierarchy through weight variation while maintaining a cohesive sans-serif aesthetic, combine it with Merriweather to contrast geometric efficiency with serif warmth in editorial layouts, or use Space Mono alongside it to reinforce technical identity in interface design or code-adjacent contexts.

Pairs well with

Raleway Merriweather Space Mono

Snippet at a glance

Designer

Gesine Todt

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

July 2011

Last updated

May 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Snippet styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Snippet 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Snippet support?

Snippet 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 Snippet commercially?

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

Is Snippet free for commercial use?

Yes. Snippet 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 Snippet include?

Snippet comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Snippet support Cyrillic?

No. Snippet supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Snippet?

Snippet was designed by Gesine Todt. It was added to Google Fonts in July 2011.