Basic
Sans Serif
by Magnus Gaarde
#474 on Google Fonts
Weight
About Basic
Magnus Gaarde's Basic is a straightforward, unpretentious sans-serif designed for maximum clarity in body text and UI contexts. Its single regular weight draws from the humanist grotesque tradition, with open letterforms and balanced proportions that prioritize legibility over stylistic flourish. The name is its ethos — a dependable, neutral workhorse for interfaces, forms, and informational content.
Character Map
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Weight Waterfall (1)
400
Regular
How to Use
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Basic:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Basic:wght@400&display=swap');font-family: 'Basic', sans-serif;brew install --cask font-basicOn this page
Details
- Category
- Sans Serif
- Weights
- 1
- Italic
- ✗
- Korean
- ✗
- Designer
- Magnus Gaarde
- License
- OFL
- Version
- Popularity
- #474
- Downloads
- 747
License Usage
| Web use | Allowed |
| Allowed | |
| Video / Broadcast | Allowed |
| Packaging | Allowed |
| App embedding | Allowed |
| Brand / Logo | Allowed |
| Modification | Allowed |
OFL — Free for personal & commercial use
Language Support
latin
latin-ext
Best For
body_text
web_apps
mobile_apps
ui_elements
branding
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Basic font free for commercial use?
Yes — Basic is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.
What type of typeface is Basic?
Basic is a Sans Serif typeface.
What does Basic support?
Basic primarily supports text.