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Source Sans 3

by Paul D. Hunt

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16pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
24pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
32pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
48pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
72pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
120pxThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

About this font

Source Sans 3 brings a clean, modern feel to sans serif type. Designers reach for a face like this for websites, branding, logos, and social media. It covers 2 styles and 2478 glyphs and adapts to web and print. The embedded copyright and licence metadata credits Paul D. Hunt as the designer or project author. It is released under the SIL Open Font License, so it is free to use in personal and commercial work. The license file is included with the download.

#sans-serif#family#source#sans#3

Recommended uses

Based on its sans serif style, Source Sans 3 works well for:

WebsitesBrandingLogosSocial mediaEditorial design

Font characteristics

Sans SerifModernClean

Questions about Source Sans 3

Is Source Sans 3 free to download?+

Source Sans 3 is listed as a free download. Always review the included licence before using it, especially for commercial projects.

Can I use Source Sans 3 commercially?+

Only if its license permits commercial use. Check the license details on this page before using Source Sans 3 for logos, products or advertising. If the terms are unclear, choose a font with explicit commercial rights.

Is Source Sans 3 good for websites?+

Source Sans 3 is a sans serif font, which makes it a natural fit for websites, branding, logos and similar work. Use the live preview above to test it with your own text.

What characters does Source Sans 3 include?+

See the character map above for the glyphs included. Source Sans 3 lists 2478 glyphs across 2 styles. Not every font includes every language or symbol, so check the map before using it for specific characters.

How do I install Source Sans 3?+

Download the font, unzip it if needed, then install the .ttf or .otf file. The step by step guide below covers Windows, macOS and Linux, with mobile guides in the Help Center.

OpenType features

kern
Kerning
liga
Standard ligatures

Language support

LatinLatin Ext.

Character map

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Recommended pairings

Tested combinations that read well next to Source Sans 3.