Balsamiq Sans

OFL Regular Bold

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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Balsamiq Sans

Designer: Michael Angeles
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Anteprima multilingue font

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

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RegularTTF
BalsamiqSans-Regular.ttf
0.39 MB
BoldTTF
BalsamiqSans-BoldItalic.ttf
0.33 MB
RegularTTF
BalsamiqSans-Italic.ttf
0.36 MB
BoldTTF
BalsamiqSans-Bold.ttf
0.35 MB

Supporta 124 lingue

Supporta 2 scritture

Sistemi di scrittura

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Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

Balsamiq Sans is a Senza grazie (Sans-serif) typeface designed by Michael Angeles, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 2 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry Michael Angeles
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles

About This Font

Balsamiq Sans is a friendly, hand-drawn sans-serif typeface designed by Michael Angeles and released by Balsamiq SRL under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), making it free for both personal and commercial use. Its casual, sketch-like aesthetic mimics the look of wireframe lettering, ideal for UI mockups, informal branding, and creative projects. The font supports Latin (latn) and Cyrillic (cyrl) scripts, as well as English, but does not include Chinese characters. Available in Regular and Bold weights with italic styles, Balsamiq Sans comes in TTF format and is perfect for adding a playful, human touch to digital designs.

Key Features

  • Hand-drawn, sketch-like sans-serif style that evokes wireframe and whiteboard aesthetics
  • Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) for free commercial and personal use
  • Supports Latin and Cyrillic scripts, plus extended English characters
  • Includes Regular and Bold weights with matching italic variants
  • Optimized for screen readability at small sizes, ideal for UI and web mockups
  • Available in TTF format for easy installation on most operating systems

Recommended Use Cases

UI and wireframe mockups for apps and websites, adding a hand-sketched feel Informal branding for startups, creative agencies, or educational materials Children's book layouts or playful editorial designs requiring a casual tone Whiteboard-style presentations, infographics, and instructional graphics Social media graphics and digital stickers with a friendly, approachable look

Font Information

Font Family
Balsamiq Sans
Tipo di font
Sans-serif
Designer
Michael Angeles
Foundry
Balsamiq SRL
Licenza
OFL
File Formats
TTF
Font Weights
Bold, Regular
Dimensione file
0.39 MB
Data di rilascio
2025-05-16
Last Updated
2026-06-13

Copyright

Copyright 2011 The Balsamiq Sans Project Authors (https://github.com/balsamiq/balsamiqsans) 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

Official license URL (external)

https://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Tag

balsamiq sans Regular Italic Sans-serif Bold Cyrillic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balsamiq Sans free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Balsamiq 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: /it/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Balsamiq Sans support?
Based on character-coverage data, Balsamiq Sans primarily supports: vietnamita, Latin, inglese, Cyrillic. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
What file formats are available for Balsamiq Sans?
Balsamiq Sans is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and most design software.
Can I embed Balsamiq Sans on my website?
Yes, you can embed Balsamiq Sans on websites using @font-face or CSS, as the OFL license permits web embedding. Ensure you include the font file and license notice as required.
Is Balsamiq Sans free to download on FontHubs?
Yes, Balsamiq Sans is free to download on FontHubs. It is not a member-only font, so anyone can download it without a subscription.
What styles and weights does Balsamiq Sans include?
Balsamiq Sans includes Regular and Bold weights, each with an italic variant, giving you four styles for versatile design use.

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