Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
Fraunces 9pt Soft is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Fraunces, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 5 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.
About This Font
Fraunces 9pt Soft is a distinctive variable sans-serif typeface designed by the Fraunces Project, offering a soft, rounded interpretation of the classic Fraunces 9pt family. This font combines the warmth of humanist letterforms with a modern, approachable aesthetic, making it ideal for both display and body text. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free to use, modify, and distribute, even in commercial projects. The font supports Latin script and English language, providing extensive coverage for Western European typography. With multiple weights from thin to extra bold, including italic styles, Fraunces 9pt Soft delivers versatility for branding, editorial design, and digital interfaces.
Key Features
- Variable font technology allows seamless adjustment of weight and optical size for precise typographic control.
- Soft, rounded terminals and gentle curves give a friendly, approachable character while maintaining legibility.
- Includes a wide range of weights: Thin, Regular, Bold, Extra Light, and Extra Bold, plus matching italics.
- Optimized for both print and screen use with clear readability at small sizes and expressive impact at large sizes.
- Open-source OFL license permits free commercial use, modification, and redistribution without royalties.
Recommended Use Cases
Font Information
- Font Family
- Fraunces 9pt Soft
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Fraunces
- Foundry
- Fraunces
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF, OTF
- Font Weights
- Thin, Regular, Bold, Light, Black
- File Size
- 0.06 MB
- Release Date
- 2026-05-23
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-06
Copyright
Copyright 2020 The Fraunces Project Authors (github.com/undercasetype/Fraunces) 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