Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
Atkinson Hyperlegible is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Elliott Scott, Megan Eiswerth, Linus Boman, Theodore Petrosky, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 2 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.
About This Font
Atkinson Hyperlegible is a sans-serif typeface designed by Elliott Scott, Megan Eiswerth, Linus Boman, and Theodore Petrosky for the Braille Institute. Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it prioritizes legibility for low-vision readers through distinctive, unambiguous letterforms. The font supports Latin (including English) and Greek scripts, and is available in Regular and Bold weights with corresponding italics, all in TTF format. Its design emphasizes character differentiation, making it ideal for accessibility-focused projects and clear communication.
Key Features
- Designed for maximum legibility with distinct letter shapes to reduce confusion between similar characters.
- Includes unique glyph features such as slanted cuts and open counters to enhance readability at small sizes.
- Supports Latin and Greek scripts, covering English and other Western European languages.
- Available in Regular and Bold weights, each with matching italics for versatile typographic hierarchy.
- Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), allowing free use, modification, and redistribution.
- Optimized for both print and digital environments, ensuring clarity on screens and paper.
Recommended Use Cases
Font Information
- Font Family
- Atkinson Hyperlegible
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Elliott Scott, Megan Eiswerth, Linus Boman, Theodore Petrosky
- Foundry
- Braille Institute
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Bold, Regular
- File Size
- 0.05 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
Copyright 2020 Braille Institute of America, Inc. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://scripts.sil.org/OFL