Ubuntu

Sans Serif by Dalton Maag #23 on Google Fonts
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About Ubuntu

Commissioned by Canonical for the Ubuntu operating system, Dalton Maag developed this humanist sans with a distinctive design brief: convey the human spirit behind open-source software while maintaining technical legibility on screen. Subtle personality comes from slightly unconventional letterform decisions — the slightly angled terminal strokes and distinctive lowercase 'a' — that distinguish it from more generic humanist alternatives. Greek and Cyrillic support reflects Ubuntu's global developer audience.

Design Analysis

Ubuntu is a humanist sans-serif with a distinctive character shaped by its role as the identity typeface of the Ubuntu operating system. Its curves are open and generous, with asymmetric bowls and unique letter shapes that create strong brand recognition. The slight calligraphic influence in stroke modulation sets it apart from more neutral sans-serifs.

Recommended Use Cases

Primarily associated with Linux and open-source ecosystems; works well for tech-oriented brands and developer-facing products. Consider pairing with Ubuntu Mono for code blocks to maintain brand consistency across documentation.

Character Map

AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm
NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
!@#$%^&*()_+-=[]{}|;':",.<>?

Weight Waterfall (4)

300 Light
400 Regular
500 Medium
700 Bold

How to Use

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Ubuntu:wght@300;500;700;400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Ubuntu:wght@300;500;700;400&display=swap');
font-family: 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
brew install --cask font-ubuntu
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Details

Category
Sans Serif
Weights
4
Italic
✓
Korean
✗
Designer
Dalton Maag
License
OFL
Version
Popularity
#23
Downloads
768

License Usage

Web useAllowed
PrintAllowed
Video / BroadcastAllowed
PackagingAllowed
App embeddingAllowed
Brand / LogoAllowed
ModificationAllowed

OFL — Free for personal & commercial use

Language Support

cyrillic cyrillic-ext greek greek-ext latin latin-ext

Best For

body_text web_apps ui_elements

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ubuntu font free for commercial use?

Yes — Ubuntu is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.

What type of typeface is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a Sans Serif typeface.

What does Ubuntu support?

Ubuntu primarily supports text.