Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
PT Root is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Vitaly Kuzmin, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.
License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry Vitaly Kuzmin
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
PT Root is a contemporary sans-serif typeface designed by Vitaly Kuzmin and published by ParaType Ltd. under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), making it free for both personal and commercial use. It supports Latin, Cyrillic, and English scripts, offering clean geometric forms with a subtle humanist touch. The font is available in a single Regular weight in OTF format, ideal for modern digital and print applications that require clarity and neutrality.
Key Features
- Geometric sans-serif design with balanced proportions and open apertures for excellent readability
- Supports Latin and Cyrillic character sets, covering a wide range of European and Slavic languages
- Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), allowing free use, modification, and redistribution
- Includes standard ligatures, numerals, and punctuation for professional typesetting
- Optimized for both screen and print with consistent stroke contrast and legible spacing
Recommended Use Cases
Corporate branding and identity materials requiring a clean, modern sans-serif aesthetic User interface design for websites and mobile apps where clarity and neutrality are essential Editorial layouts such as magazines, brochures, and reports that need a versatile text face Wayfinding and signage systems where legibility at various sizes is critical Technical documentation and manuals that benefit from a straightforward, unobtrusive typeface
Font Information
- Font Family
- PT Root
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Vitaly Kuzmin
- Foundry
- ParaType Ltd.
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- OTF
- Font Weights
- Regular
- File Size
- 0.14 MB
- Release Date
- 2026-06-02
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-06
Copyright
Copyright (c) 2018 ParaType Inc., ParaType Ltd. All rights reserved. http://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Official license URL (external)
http://scripts.sil.org/OFLTags
pt root Regular Sans-serif Bold Cyrillic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PT Root free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, PT Root may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does PT Root support?
Based on character-coverage data, PT Root primarily supports: Latin, English, Cyrillic. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed PT Root on a website using @font-face?
Yes, the OFL permits web embedding via @font-face, CSS, or any other web font technology. You can host the font files yourself or use a CDN, as long as you comply with the license terms.
What file formats are available for PT Root?
PT Root is available in OTF (OpenType Font) format, which is compatible with most modern operating systems, design software, and web platforms.
Can I modify PT Root and redistribute it?
Yes, the OFL allows you to modify the font and redistribute it under the same license, provided you rename the modified version and do not use the original name without permission.
Is PT Root available in multiple weights?
Currently, PT Root is offered only in a Regular weight. Additional weights may be available in future updates from ParaType.