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Sans-serif

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Font without decorative terminal strokes — clean, modern, and highly legible at small sizes.

When to use

  • UI body text and labels at small sizes
  • Tech and startup brands wanting a modern, forward-looking feel
  • Any screen-first context where legibility matters

Examples

  • Inter
  • Geist
  • Söhne
  • SF Pro

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