Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
Inconsolata Expanded SemiBold is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Raph Levien, Cyreal, Brenton Simpson, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.
About This Font
Inconsolata Expanded SemiBold is a distinctive monospace typeface designed by Raph Levien, Cyreal, and Brenton Simpson, later refined with contributions from Google. This expanded variant offers a wider character set and a semi-bold weight, making it ideal for code, technical documentation, and modern UI layouts. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free to use, modify, and redistribute for personal and commercial projects. The font supports Latin script and English, providing clear readability for programming and design work. Its monospace roots ensure consistent spacing, while the expanded width adds a contemporary, spacious feel.
Key Features
- Monospace design with expanded character width for improved readability in code and text blocks
- Semi-bold weight provides a strong, legible presence without overwhelming the layout
- Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) — free for personal and commercial use
- Supports Latin script and English, ideal for Western language content
- Clean, geometric letterforms with subtle humanist touches for a friendly yet professional look
- Available in OTF format, compatible with most design and development tools
Recommended Use Cases
Font Information
- Font Family
- Inconsolata Expanded SemiBold
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Raph Levien, Cyreal, Brenton Simpson
- Foundry
- Raph Levien, Cyreal, Google
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- OTF
- Font Weights
- Bold
- File Size
- 0.06 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-06-19
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-06
Copyright
Copyright 2006 The Inconsolata Project Authors (https://github.com/cyrealtype/Inconsolata) This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL