Figtree

Name: Figtree
Author: Erik Kennedy

Figtree delivers clean, contemporary letterforms optimized for digital interfaces and modern design systems.

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Sans Serifby Erik Kennedy85% Accessible

Characters646

Glyphs775

Typography Tools

Best Ways to Use Figtree

Best Font Pairings for Figtree

TypeSmith curates 9 expert font pairings for Figtree, including combinations with Coupeur Bold Block, Kupole and Crimson Text.

Each pairing includes accessibility ratings, expert reasoning, and usage recommendations for web and print design.

Explore 9 Pairings for Figtree

Test Figtree Font Pairings Live

TypeSmith's interactive testing tool lets you preview Figtree with any font combination in real-time, optimized for sans serif characteristics.

Adjust font sizes, weights, and see live typography specimens including editorial layouts, code editors, and UI components.

Test Figtree Pairings Live

Premium Font Alternative

Figtree Is a Free Alternative To

Figtree qualifies as a verified free alternative to 30 premium typefaces across the sans-serif classification. As a Lineal typeface, Figtree shares core design traits that make it a practical substitute in professional workflows. Every match is evaluated using structural similarity analysis, comparing stroke weight, x-height ratio, and character width proportions to ensure typographic consistency when replacing a licensed font.

Benton Sansby Font Bureau

Figtree reproduces Benton Sans's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

95% matchstructural match$35-299

ABC Socialby Dinamo

Figtree shares ABC Social's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

94% matchstructural match$35-299

GT Flexaby Grilli Type

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors GT Flexa — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

92% matchstructural match$35-299

Gintoby Dinamo

Figtree mirrors Ginto's design intent: both typefaces communicate the same visual tone, making Figtree an effective substitute in brand-sensitive contexts.

88% matchstylistic match$35-299

Linotteby Joel Carrouche

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Linotte — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

TT Interphasesby TypeType

Figtree reproduces TT Interphases's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

Neufile Groteskby Positype

Figtree shares Neufile Grotesk's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

Bw Gradualby Branding with Type

Figtree shares Bw Gradual's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

84% matchstructural match$35-299

Akzidenz-Groteskby Berthold

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Akzidenz-Grotesk — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

83% matchstructural match$35-299

Knockoutby Hoefler & Co.

Figtree reproduces Knockout's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

82% matchstructural match$35-299

Whitneyby Hoefler & Co.

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Whitney — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

81% matchstructural match$35-299

FF Markby FontFont

Figtree shares FF Mark's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

81% matchstructural match$35-299

Kievitby TEFF

Figtree reproduces Kievit's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

80% matchstructural match$35-299

PP Supply Sansby Pangram Pangram

Figtree reproduces PP Supply Sans's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

76% matchstructural match$35-299

Gothamby Hoefler & Co.

Figtree was designed by Erik Kennedy with geometric sans-serif fonts like Gotham as explicit reference points. Its medium x-height, balanced proportions, and clean geometric structure produce a professional but friendly character. The font bridges the gap between Gotham's architectural authority and the friendliness modern brands demand — achieving geometric discipline without coldness.

76% matchstructural match$35-299

Untitled Sansby Klim Type Foundry

In practical use, Figtree delivers equivalent readability to Untitled Sans across screen and print. Line lengths, paragraph density, and text color remain consistent when swapping.

76% matchfunctional match$35-299

FF DINby FontFont

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors FF DIN — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

75% matchstructural match$35-299

TWK Lausanneby TypeWorkshop

Figtree shares TWK Lausanne's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

73% matchstructural match$35-299

Helvetica Neueby Linotype

Figtree reproduces Helvetica Neue's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

73% matchstructural match$35-299

Freight Sansby GarageFonts

In practical use, Figtree delivers equivalent readability to Freight Sans across screen and print. Line lengths, paragraph density, and text color remain consistent when swapping.

73% matchfunctional match$35-299

Founders Groteskby Klim Type Foundry

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Founders Grotesk — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

72% matchstructural match$35-299

Neue Frutigerby Linotype

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Neue Frutiger — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

72% matchstructural match$35-299

Nacionalby Sudtipos

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Nacional — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

71% matchstructural match$35-299

Moderatby Tightype

Figtree shares Moderat's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

71% matchstructural match$35-299

TT Autonomousby TypeType

Figtree serves as a functional drop-in for TT Autonomous: similar metrics mean minimal layout reflow, consistent line breaks, and equivalent space efficiency.

71% matchfunctional match$35-299

Bureau Grotby Font Bureau

Figtree reproduces Bureau Grot's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

67% matchstructural match$35-299

Sohneby Klim Type Foundry

Figtree reproduces Sohne's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

67% matchstructural match$35-299

Sofia Proby Mostardesign

Figtree reproduces Sofia Pro's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

66% matchstructural match$35-299

Malloryby Frere-Jones Type

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Mallory — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

64% matchstructural match$35-299

Trimby Letters from Sweden

Figtree reproduces Trim's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

64% matchstructural match$35-299

By Classification

In Context

Figtree Specimen Gallery

EditorialUI ComponentsPosterWordmark

Figtree Editorial Specimen

Figtree in Editorial Context

Figtree is a sans serif typeface by Erik Kennedy suited for editorial layouts and long-form reading.

Erik Kennedy

Typeface Designer • Sans Serif

Figtree demonstrates editorial readability through balanced proportions and consistent stroke weight. As a sans serif typeface, it delivers clear letterforms that sustain reader engagement across extended passages of text.

The weight range of Figtree supports typographic hierarchy within editorial layouts. Headline weights establish visual anchors while lighter weights maintain comfortable reading rhythm in body text columns.

Designed by Erik Kennedy, Figtree balances personality with function — providing enough character to establish visual identity without compromising the legibility that editorial contexts demand.

Email Address

Password

Figtree Typography

A sans serif typeface for UI components.

Active2 weights available

DefaultInfoSuccessWarningError

Figtree Specimen

Figtree

Figtree is a sans serif typeface by Erik Kennedy built for display contexts.

2 WeightsSans Serif Typeface

Available on TypeSmith

Wordmark Explorations

Figtree

FIGTREE

FIGTREETYPE

Tagline Pairings

Figtree— sans serif typeface

FigtreeBy Erik Kennedy

FigtreeTYPE

Editorial

Magazine-style headline and body text layout

Character Set

Figtree Glyphs & Characters

Size48

Showing 62 of 187 charactersDouble-click to copy • Click for details

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Heading Examples

Body Text Table

Body Copy

Figtree for Paragraphs

TypeSmith provides optimized body text specifications for Figtree, including recommended sizes, line heights, and letter spacing for long-form content. These settings ensure maximum readability across devices and screen sizes.

Figtree demonstrates exceptional body text performance with balanced proportions and consistent stroke widths that enhance readability across paragraph lengths.

When setting Figtree for body copy, TypeSmith recommends these optimized specifications. The carefully tuned metrics ensure comfortable reading at extended lengths while maintaining the typeface's distinctive character.

Figtree small text sizes retain legibility through well-defined letterforms. Caption and footnote applications benefit from the font's clear x-height and open counters.

Element	Weight	Size	Line Height	Tracking	Preview
Body Text	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree delivers excellent readability for body copy
Italicized	Regular Italic	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree italic provides elegant emphasis
Bold	Bold	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree bold creates strong visual hierarchy
Small Caps	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree typography specimen
Secondary Text	Medium	14px	20px	0.5px	Figtree typography specimen

.your-class { font-family: 'Figtree'; }

Quick Start

Using Figtree in Your Design

HTML Link Tag

Add to your <head> section

<link href="https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Figtree:400,700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

CSS @import

Add at top of your stylesheet

@import url('https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Figtree:400,700&display=swap');

CSS @font-face

Self-host the font files

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Figtree';
  src: url('https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Figtree');
  font-display: swap;
}

Implementation

Code Snippets for Figtree

Standard CSS

css

Apply directly to any CSS class or selector.

 1.my-text {
 2  font-family: 'Figtree', sans-serif;
 3  font-weight: 400;
 4}

SCSS Variable

scss

Define once, use throughout your stylesheet.

 1$font-primary: 'Figtree', sans-serif;
 2
 3.my-text {
 4  font-family: $font-primary;
 5}

Tailwind CSS

config

Configure once, apply with utility classes.

 1// tailwind.config.js
 2module.exports = {
 3  theme: {
 4    extend: {
 5      fontFamily: {
 6        'figtree': ['Figtree', 'sans-serif'],
 7      },
 8    },
 9  },
10}
11
12// Usage in HTML
13<p class="font-figtree">Your text here</p>

About

Figtree: History & Characteristics

Erik Kennedy

Sans Serif

Open Source

Figtree offers modernist clarity and refined neutrality, making it well-suited for corporate branding. Its modern aesthetic and clean lines contribute to its versatile character. Particularly effective for digital interfaces and corporate branding, Figtree adapts confidently across design contexts. Extended language coverage includes The Figtree font supports a wide range of languages, including but not limited to Latin-based langua....

Figtree was crafted by Erik Kennedy. The typeface brings careful attention to typographic detail, visible in its letterform construction and optical balance.

As a Sans Serif typeface in the Vox-ATypI Lineal classification, Figtree features no serif extensions on stroke terminals and stroke contrast ranging from monolinear to subtly modulated. These optical characteristics make it well-suited for user interface text and navigation elements.

Figtree is available in a single weight, offering focused typographic consistency across digital and print workflows, with 9 curated font pairings available. Extended language support spanning Cyrillic, Greek, and Latin Extended ensures reliable rendering across global audiences. Figtree also serves as a free alternative to premium typefaces, offering comparable typographic quality under open licensing.

Figtree

Typography Judgment

Expert Analysis of Figtree

TypeSmith evaluates every font across classification, accessibility, and design heritage. This analysis helps designers understand Figtree's strengths and ideal use cases before committing to a typography decision.

Classification

Sans Serif analysis. TypeSmith classifies Figtree within the Lineal (Grotesque, Neo-grotesque, Geometric, Humanist) tradition, characterized by No serif extensions on stroke terminals and Stroke contrast ranging from monolinear to subtly modulated. The first commercially successful sans-serifs appeared in the 1810s-1830s as display types. Key technical strength: widest variable-font support with weight and width axes.

Accessibility

Readability assessment (grade: 85). Figtree performs strongly for sustained reading across digital and print contexts. Humanist sans-serifs offer the best body-text readability in the category.

Design Heritage

Designed by Erik Kennedy. The designer's attention to character shaping and weight distribution produces a Sans Serif with a single focused weight suited to both digital and print workflows.

Overview

About Figtree

Figtree represents a Lineal typeface, grounded in the tradition where the first commercially successful sans-serifs appeared in the 1810s-1830s as display types. Its distinctive no serif extensions on stroke terminals and stroke contrast ranging from monolinear to subtly modulated make it well-suited for user interface text and navigation elements. TypeSmith indexes Figtree in a single weight variant and 9 curated font pairings. Figtree also serves as a verified free alternative to premium typefaces.

Font Pairings Available

9 curated pairings for Figtree

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Fonts Similar to Figtree

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TypeSmith identifies 5 fonts with similar visual characteristics to Figtree based on classification, x-height ratio, and stroke weight. These alternatives maintain the same typographic personality while offering different weight options and language support.

Inclusive Design

Accessibility & Usability

Accessibility Score

Excellent Accessibility

Using Figtree Accessibly

Figtree scores in the excellent accessibility tier, making it well-suited for body text, UI labels, and long-form reading across devices. Grotesques with ambiguous letterforms (I/l/1) reduce accessibility. Choose designs with distinct character differentiation and open apertures for inclusive typography.

Legibility Analysis: Figtree

Figtree draws legibility from its no serif extensions on stroke terminals and stroke contrast ranging from monolinear to subtly modulated. These characteristics help readers distinguish similar glyphs such as I, l, and 1 at a range of sizes.

Figtree's Readability

Humanist sans-serifs offer the best body-text readability in the category. Geometric and neo-grotesque designs excel in short-form UI text but require careful sizing for sustained reading. Use at 16 px minimum for body text, and maintain 1.5 line-height to support comfortable reading rhythm.

Figtree for Long-Form Content

Figtree provides a focused weight range that maintains consistent typographic color across paragraphs. Balanced stroke modulation keeps visual noise low during sustained reading sessions.

Figtree Accessibility Recommendations

Maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text when setting Figtree. Use font sizes of at least 16 px for paragraph copy and line spacing of 1.5 or greater. Test Figtree at 200% browser zoom to confirm line breaks and layout integrity remain intact.

Getting the Most from Figtree

Pair with Garalde or Transitional serifs for classic contrast. A humanist sans body with a geometric sans display creates intra-category tension without conflict. Curated pairings are available to guide complementary typeface selection for Figtree. Establish hierarchy through size, spacing, and color rather than multiplying font families. Serve Figtree in WOFF2 format with its extended character set to ensure consistent rendering across global audiences.

Get the Font

Get Figtree

Available on Google Fonts

4 weights available for download

Download

Available Weights

400

Regular

400

Regular Italic

700

Bold

700

Bold Italic

Weight Reference

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

Internationalization

International Character Support

Extended Latin Coverage

Supports 100+ languages with Latin script

Western European

English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Dutch

Nordic

Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Finnish
Icelandic

Central European

Polish
Czech
Hungarian
Romanian
Slovak

Baltic

Lithuanian
Latvian
Estonian

The Figtree font supports a wide range of languages, including but not limited to Latin-based languages, Cyrillic languages, and Greek, ensuring broad international usability.

Legal

Figtree License Information

SIL Open Font License (OFL) 1.1

Free for personal and commercial use

View License

What you can do

Personal projects
Commercial projects
Web embedding
App embedding
Modification
Redistribution

Restrictions

Selling as standalone

Modified versions must use a different name and be distributed under the same OFL license.

Figtree is available under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), Version 1.1. This license is a free, libre, and open source license specifically designed for fonts and related software. The OFL allows the fonts to be used, studied, modified, and redistributed freely as long as they are not sold by themselves. This makes Figtree ideal for web projects, applications, documents, and print materials of any kind.

Figtree

Figtree delivers clean, contemporary letterforms optimized for digital interfaces and modern design systems.

Scroll to explore

Sans Serifby Erik Kennedy85% Accessible

Characters646

Glyphs775

Typography Tools

Best Ways to Use Figtree

Best Font Pairings for Figtree

TypeSmith curates 9 expert font pairings for Figtree, including combinations with Coupeur Bold Block, Kupole and Crimson Text.

Each pairing includes accessibility ratings, expert reasoning, and usage recommendations for web and print design.

Explore 9 Pairings for Figtree

Test Figtree Font Pairings Live

TypeSmith's interactive testing tool lets you preview Figtree with any font combination in real-time, optimized for sans serif characteristics.

Adjust font sizes, weights, and see live typography specimens including editorial layouts, code editors, and UI components.

Test Figtree Pairings Live

Premium Font Alternative

Figtree Is a Free Alternative To

Benton Sansby Font Bureau

Figtree reproduces Benton Sans's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

95% matchstructural match$35-299

ABC Socialby Dinamo

Figtree shares ABC Social's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

94% matchstructural match$35-299

GT Flexaby Grilli Type

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors GT Flexa — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

92% matchstructural match$35-299

Gintoby Dinamo

Figtree mirrors Ginto's design intent: both typefaces communicate the same visual tone, making Figtree an effective substitute in brand-sensitive contexts.

88% matchstylistic match$35-299

Linotteby Joel Carrouche

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Linotte — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

TT Interphasesby TypeType

Figtree reproduces TT Interphases's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

Neufile Groteskby Positype

Figtree shares Neufile Grotesk's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

86% matchstructural match$35-299

Bw Gradualby Branding with Type

Figtree shares Bw Gradual's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

84% matchstructural match$35-299

Akzidenz-Groteskby Berthold

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Akzidenz-Grotesk — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

83% matchstructural match$35-299

Knockoutby Hoefler & Co.

Figtree reproduces Knockout's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

82% matchstructural match$35-299

Whitneyby Hoefler & Co.

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Whitney — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

81% matchstructural match$35-299

FF Markby FontFont

Figtree shares FF Mark's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

81% matchstructural match$35-299

Kievitby TEFF

Figtree reproduces Kievit's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

80% matchstructural match$35-299

PP Supply Sansby Pangram Pangram

Figtree reproduces PP Supply Sans's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

76% matchstructural match$35-299

Gothamby Hoefler & Co.

76% matchstructural match$35-299

Untitled Sansby Klim Type Foundry

In practical use, Figtree delivers equivalent readability to Untitled Sans across screen and print. Line lengths, paragraph density, and text color remain consistent when swapping.

76% matchfunctional match$35-299

FF DINby FontFont

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors FF DIN — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

75% matchstructural match$35-299

TWK Lausanneby TypeWorkshop

Figtree shares TWK Lausanne's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

73% matchstructural match$35-299

Helvetica Neueby Linotype

Figtree reproduces Helvetica Neue's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

73% matchstructural match$35-299

Freight Sansby GarageFonts

In practical use, Figtree delivers equivalent readability to Freight Sans across screen and print. Line lengths, paragraph density, and text color remain consistent when swapping.

73% matchfunctional match$35-299

Founders Groteskby Klim Type Foundry

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Founders Grotesk — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

72% matchstructural match$35-299

Neue Frutigerby Linotype

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Neue Frutiger — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

72% matchstructural match$35-299

Nacionalby Sudtipos

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Nacional — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

71% matchstructural match$35-299

Moderatby Tightype

Figtree shares Moderat's foundational letterform geometry, matching its x-height ratio and stroke weight distribution across all weights.

71% matchstructural match$35-299

TT Autonomousby TypeType

Figtree serves as a functional drop-in for TT Autonomous: similar metrics mean minimal layout reflow, consistent line breaks, and equivalent space efficiency.

71% matchfunctional match$35-299

Bureau Grotby Font Bureau

Figtree reproduces Bureau Grot's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

67% matchstructural match$35-299

Sohneby Klim Type Foundry

Figtree reproduces Sohne's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

67% matchstructural match$35-299

Sofia Proby Mostardesign

Figtree reproduces Sofia Pro's core metrics: matching x-height, similar descender depth, and equivalent stroke modulation create near-identical text color on the page.

66% matchstructural match$35-299

Malloryby Frere-Jones Type

The structural DNA of Figtree closely mirrors Mallory — comparable cap height, ascender length, and counter proportions make it a reliable stand-in.

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In Context

Figtree Specimen Gallery

EditorialUI ComponentsPosterWordmark

Figtree Editorial Specimen

Figtree in Editorial Context

Figtree is a sans serif typeface by Erik Kennedy suited for editorial layouts and long-form reading.

Erik Kennedy

Typeface Designer • Sans Serif

Designed by Erik Kennedy, Figtree balances personality with function — providing enough character to establish visual identity without compromising the legibility that editorial contexts demand.

Email Address

Password

Figtree Typography

A sans serif typeface for UI components.

Active2 weights available

DefaultInfoSuccessWarningError

Figtree Specimen

Figtree

Figtree is a sans serif typeface by Erik Kennedy built for display contexts.

2 WeightsSans Serif Typeface

Available on TypeSmith

Wordmark Explorations

Figtree

FIGTREE

FIGTREETYPE

Tagline Pairings

Figtree— sans serif typeface

FigtreeBy Erik Kennedy

FigtreeTYPE

Editorial

Magazine-style headline and body text layout

Character Set

Figtree Glyphs & Characters

Size48

Showing 62 of 187 charactersDouble-click to copy • Click for details

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Heading Examples

Body Text Table

Body Copy

Figtree for Paragraphs

Figtree demonstrates exceptional body text performance with balanced proportions and consistent stroke widths that enhance readability across paragraph lengths.

Figtree small text sizes retain legibility through well-defined letterforms. Caption and footnote applications benefit from the font's clear x-height and open counters.

Element	Weight	Size	Line Height	Tracking	Preview
Body Text	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree delivers excellent readability for body copy
Italicized	Regular Italic	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree italic provides elegant emphasis
Bold	Bold	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree bold creates strong visual hierarchy
Small Caps	Regular	16px	24px	0.5px	Figtree typography specimen
Secondary Text	Medium	14px	20px	0.5px	Figtree typography specimen

.your-class { font-family: 'Figtree'; }

Quick Start

Using Figtree in Your Design

HTML Link Tag

Add to your <head> section

<link href="https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Figtree:400,700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

CSS @import

Add at top of your stylesheet

@import url('https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=Figtree:400,700&display=swap');

CSS @font-face

Self-host the font files

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Figtree';
  src: url('https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Figtree');
  font-display: swap;
}

Implementation

Code Snippets for Figtree

Standard CSS

css

Apply directly to any CSS class or selector.

 1.my-text {
 2  font-family: 'Figtree', sans-serif;
 3  font-weight: 400;
 4}

SCSS Variable

scss

Define once, use throughout your stylesheet.

 1$font-primary: 'Figtree', sans-serif;
 2
 3.my-text {
 4  font-family: $font-primary;
 5}

Tailwind CSS

config

Configure once, apply with utility classes.

 1// tailwind.config.js
 2module.exports = {
 3  theme: {
 4    extend: {
 5      fontFamily: {
 6        'figtree': ['Figtree', 'sans-serif'],
 7      },
 8    },
 9  },
10}
11
12// Usage in HTML
13<p class="font-figtree">Your text here</p>

About

Figtree: History & Characteristics

Erik Kennedy

Sans Serif

Open Source

Figtree was crafted by Erik Kennedy. The typeface brings careful attention to typographic detail, visible in its letterform construction and optical balance.

Figtree

Typography Judgment

Expert Analysis of Figtree

Classification

Accessibility

Readability assessment (grade: 85). Figtree performs strongly for sustained reading across digital and print contexts. Humanist sans-serifs offer the best body-text readability in the category.

Design Heritage

Designed by Erik Kennedy. The designer's attention to character shaping and weight distribution produces a Sans Serif with a single focused weight suited to both digital and print workflows.

Overview

About Figtree

Font Pairings Available

9 curated pairings for Figtree

View Pairings

Explore More

Fonts Similar to Figtree

Inclusive Design

Accessibility & Usability

Accessibility Score

Excellent Accessibility

Using Figtree Accessibly

Legibility Analysis: Figtree

Figtree's Readability

Figtree for Long-Form Content

Figtree provides a focused weight range that maintains consistent typographic color across paragraphs. Balanced stroke modulation keeps visual noise low during sustained reading sessions.

Figtree Accessibility Recommendations

Getting the Most from Figtree

Get the Font

Get Figtree

Available on Google Fonts

4 weights available for download

Download

Available Weights

400

Regular

400

Regular Italic

700

Bold

700

Bold Italic

Weight Reference

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

Internationalization

International Character Support

Extended Latin Coverage

Supports 100+ languages with Latin script

Western European

English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Dutch

Nordic

Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Finnish
Icelandic

Central European

Polish
Czech
Hungarian
Romanian
Slovak

Baltic

Lithuanian
Latvian
Estonian

The Figtree font supports a wide range of languages, including but not limited to Latin-based languages, Cyrillic languages, and Greek, ensuring broad international usability.

Legal

Figtree License Information

SIL Open Font License (OFL) 1.1

Free for personal and commercial use

View License

What you can do

Personal projects
Commercial projects
Web embedding
App embedding
Modification
Redistribution

Restrictions

Selling as standalone

Modified versions must use a different name and be distributed under the same OFL license.

Figtree

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In Context

Figtree Typography

Figtree

Character Set

Type Scale

Figtree for Paragraphs

Quick Start

HTML Link Tag

CSS @import

CSS @font-face

Implementation

Standard CSS

SCSS Variable

Tailwind CSS

About

Typography Judgment

Classification

Accessibility

Design Heritage

Overview

Categories

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Inclusive Design

Using Figtree Accessibly

Legibility Analysis: Figtree

Figtree's Readability

Figtree for Long-Form Content

Figtree Accessibility Recommendations

Getting the Most from Figtree

Get the Font

Available Weights

Weight Reference

Internationalization

Western European

Nordic

Central European

Baltic

Legal

What you can do

Restrictions

Figtree

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