Shantell Sans

OFL Regular

Tagged “OFL”: SIL Open Font License applies

Commercial design use is allowed; standalone sale of font files is not.

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Typography helps convey meaning, emotion, and culture through carefully designed letterforms, making written communication both effective and visually engaging.

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Shantell Sans

Designer: Stephen Nixon, Anya Danilova, Shantell Martin
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Shantell Typography helps convey meaning, emotion, and culture through carefully designed letterforms, making written communication both effective and visually engaging.

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RegularTTF
Shantell_Sans-Irregular_Bouncy_Regular_Italic.ttf
0.39 MB
RegularOTF
Shantell_Sans-Irregular_Bouncy_Regular_Italic.otf
0.47 MB

Supports 120 languages

Supports 2 scripts

Supports Scripts

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Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

Shantell Sans is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Stephen Nixon, Anya Danilova, Shantell Martin, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) . Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry Stephen Nixon, Anya Danilova, Shantell Martin
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles

About This Font

Shantell Sans is a lively, irregular, and bouncy sans-serif typeface designed by Stephen Nixon, Anya Danilova, and Shantell Martin, and published by Arrow Type under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). This font supports Latin, Cyrillic, and English scripts, making it suitable for multilingual projects that require a playful, hand-drawn aesthetic. Its irregular strokes and bouncy baseline give it a unique, energetic personality, perfect for adding a human touch to digital and print designs.

Key Features

  • Irregular, hand-drawn strokes create a playful and organic look
  • Bouncy baseline adds a sense of movement and informality
  • Supports Latin and Cyrillic scripts for broad language coverage
  • Available in Regular weight with TTF and OTF file formats
  • Designed by a collaborative team including artist Shantell Martin

Recommended Use Cases

Children's book illustrations and playful editorial layouts Branding for creative studios, cafes, or artisanal products Social media graphics and posters needing a handcrafted feel Packaging design for organic or handmade goods Display headlines in blogs or magazines targeting a youthful audience

Font Information

Font Family
Shantell Sans
Font Type
Sans-serif
Designer
Stephen Nixon, Anya Danilova, Shantell Martin
Foundry
Arrow Type
License
OFL
File Formats
TTF, OTF
Font Weights
Regular
File Size
0.39 MB
Release Date
2026-05-23
Last Updated
2026-06-13

Copyright

Copyright 2022 The Shantell Sans Project Authors (https://github.com/arrowtype/shantell-sans) 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

Tags

shantell sans irregular bouncy regular Regular Italic Sans-serif Cyrillic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shantell Sans free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Shantell Sans 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 Shantell Sans support?
Based on character-coverage data, Shantell Sans primarily supports: Vietnamese, Latin, English, Cyrillic. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed Shantell Sans on my website?
Yes, the OFL permits web embedding via @font-face or other methods, as long as the font is not sold standalone and the license terms are respected.
What file formats are available?
Shantell Sans is available in TTF (TrueType) and OTF (OpenType) formats.
Can I modify and redistribute Shantell Sans?
Yes, under the OFL you can modify the font and redistribute it, but you must rename it and include the original license.
Is membership required to download Shantell Sans on FontHubs?
No, Shantell Sans is available for free download without a membership on FontHubs.

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