Source Sans Pro is a sans-serif typeface designed by Paul D. Hunt, first released in 2012. It is a commercial typeface that requires a paid licence for professional use across web, app, and broadcast contexts. The family ships in 6 weights across 2 styles, giving a flexible range for both display headlines and body text. On Font Checker Pro you can preview Source Sans Pro at display and text sizes, review its desktop, web, app, and broadcast licensing tiers, and compare it head-to-head with related faces before committing to it.
No. Source Sans Pro is a commercial typeface and commercial use requires a paid licence. Font Checker Pro lists free, licence-cleared alternatives you can use instead.
Source Sans Pro was designed by Paul D. Hunt and released in 2012.
Source Sans Pro is classified as a sans-serif typeface.
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sans-serif design from 2012. Every listing links to its original source and current licensing tiers.
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