General Sans

Open license Italic Bold Italic Light Bold

Tagged “Open license”: generally OK for commercial design (logo, web, print)

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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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General Sans

Designer: Frode Helland
Supporto lingue:LatiningleseGreek
File font (18)
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General Typography helps convey meaning, emotion, and culture through carefully designed letterforms, making written communication both effective and visually engaging.

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ItalicOTF
GeneralSans-Italic.otf
0.05 MB
Bold ItalicOTF
GeneralSans-BoldItalic.otf
0.04 MB
LightOTF
GeneralSans-Light.otf
0.04 MB
BoldOTF
GeneralSans-Semibold.otf
0.04 MB
LightOTF
GeneralSans-Extralight.otf
0.04 MB
LightOTF
GeneralSans-LightItalic.otf
0.05 MB
MediumOTF
GeneralSans-Medium.otf
0.04 MB
RegularOTF
GeneralSans-Regular.otf
0.04 MB
BoldOTF
GeneralSans-Bold.otf
0.04 MB
MediumWOFF
GeneralSans-Medium.woff
0.03 MB
LightWOFF
GeneralSans-LightItalic.woff
0.03 MB
LightWOFF
GeneralSans-Extralight.woff
0.03 MB
BoldWOFF
GeneralSans-Semibold.woff
0.03 MB
BoldWOFF
GeneralSans-Bold.woff
0.03 MB
LightWOFF
GeneralSans-Light.woff
0.03 MB
RegularWOFF
GeneralSans-Regular.woff
0.03 MB
ItalicWOFF
GeneralSans-Italic.woff
0.03 MB
Bold ItalicWOFF
GeneralSans-BoldItalic.woff
0.03 MB

Supporta 92 lingue

Supporta 1 scritture

Sistemi di scrittura

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Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

General Sans is a Senza grazie (Sans-serif) typeface designed by Frode Helland, published under Uso commerciale gratuito (Official License). Includes 4 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.

License Type Uso commerciale gratuito
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Frode Helland
Web & App Embedding Allowed in Web/Apps per Author Terms

About This Font

General Sans is a versatile sans-serif typeface designed by Frode Helland and published by the Indian Type Foundry. It blends geometric clarity with subtle humanist warmth, making it suitable for both display and text use. The font supports Latin, Greek, and English scripts, but does not include Chinese characters. It is available in OTF and WOFF formats, with weights including Regular, Bold, Light, and Medium. The license is proprietary; you must review the copyright and license terms before any commercial use.

Key Features

  • Geometric sans-serif design with a modern, clean aesthetic
  • Includes Latin, Greek, and English language support
  • Available in four weights: Regular, Bold, Light, and Medium
  • Offered in OTF and WOFF file formats for broad compatibility
  • Designed by Frode Helland, a noted type designer

Recommended Use Cases

Branding and corporate identity projects requiring a clean, professional look Editorial layouts for magazines or websites with European language content User interface design for apps and software targeting Latin-script users Headlines and display typography in advertising campaigns

Font Information

Font Family
General Sans
Tipo di font
Sans-serif
Designer
Frode Helland
Foundry
Indian Type Foundry
File Formats
OTF, WOFF
Font Weights
Regular, Bold, Light, Medium
Dimensione file
0.05 MB
Data di rilascio
2026-05-23
Last Updated
2026-06-06

Copyright

Copyright 2017-2021 Indian Type Foundry. All rights reserved. This Font Software is protected under domestic and international trademark and copyright law. You agree to identify the ITF fonts by name and credit the ITF's ownership of the trademarks and copyrights in any design or production credits.

Official license URL (external)

https://fontshare.com/terms

Tag

general sans Regular Italic Sans-serif Bold Greek

Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Sans free for commercial use?
Under the listed "Open license" license, General 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/free-commercial.
Which languages does General Sans support?
Based on character-coverage data, General Sans primarily supports: Latin, inglese, Greek. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
What file formats are available for General Sans?
General Sans is available in OTF and WOFF formats.
Can I embed General Sans on a website?
Web embedding is possible with the WOFF format, but you must comply with the font's license terms. Check the license for specific restrictions.
Is General Sans free to download?
General Sans is not marked as free for all uses. Download may be available through FontHubs, but please verify the license before any use.
Can I use General Sans on a website?
Yes, in most cases you can embed General Sans via @font-face or a web-font workflow. Always follow the Open license terms for hosting and redistribution.

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