Space Grotesk

sans-serif · Designed by Florian Karsten

Space Grotesk: Waltz, bad nymph, for quick jigs vex

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Space Grotesk is a geometric sans-serif with a distinct technical edge. It draws from the proportions of Space Mono but smooths out the monospaced quirks into something more versatile and readable. The letterforms are clean and structured, with subtle quirks in characters like the lowercase a and g that give it personality without tipping into novelty. It has a confident, slightly utilitarian feel that reads as modern and purposeful rather than cold or sterile. Weight options are solid across the range, and the heavier cuts work particularly well at display sizes where those small optical details become more visible.

Space Grotesk fits naturally in tech and startup branding where you want something that feels engineered but approachable. It works well as a heading font in editorial or blog layouts, especially in digital contexts where its screen-optimized character spacing keeps things crisp. It is also a practical choice for UI design, particularly dashboards, developer tools, or SaaS products where a structured, no-nonsense tone supports the product experience without demanding attention.

Best suited for: Technology interfaces, startup branding, digital editorial layouts, and SaaS dashboards where a structured yet approachable sans-serif supports both display and body text roles.

Design considerations: Space Grotesk's geometric foundation and five-weight range make it adaptable across scales, from headlines to interface labels. The subtle character details—particularly in lowercase forms—remain effective at smaller sizes while the heavier weights command attention in display applications.

Pairing guidance: Pair Space Grotesk with DM Serif Display for editorial layouts seeking serif-sans contrast, with Inter as a lighter-weight companion for body text and UI elements requiring maximum legibility, or with IBM Plex Mono to reinforce technical contexts and code-adjacent design systems.

Pairs well with

DM Serif Display Inter IBM Plex Mono

Space Grotesk at a glance

Designer

Florian Karsten

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

October 2020

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

5 (5 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 300–700

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 5 Space Grotesk styles

Weight Name Upright
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

Space Grotesk 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

Vietnamese (sample)

Ạ Ả Ấ Ầ Ẩ Ẫ Ậ Ắ Ằ Ặ Ẹ Ẻ Ẽ Ế Ề Ệ Ỉ Ị Ọ Ỏ Ố Ồ Ộ Ơ Ớ Ờ Ụ Ủ Ư Ứ Ừ Ự Ỳ Ỵ

Which languages does Space Grotesk support?

Space Grotesk 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 Space Grotesk commercially?

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

Is Space Grotesk free for commercial use?

Yes. Space Grotesk 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 Space Grotesk include?

Space Grotesk includes 5 weights, from Light (300) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 300 and 700 is available.

Does Space Grotesk support Cyrillic?

No. Space Grotesk supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Space Grotesk?

Space Grotesk was designed by Florian Karsten. It was added to Google Fonts in October 2020.