60 free minimalist fonts for your designs

Sometimes when you go searching for the perfect font, you have a particular look or style in mind. But other times, you just want something simple, clean, and modern.

If that’s the case, you might be leaning toward a minimalist design style.

As a design concept, minimalism is driven by the idea that less is more. Design elements are pared down to only the essential, and what’s left is presented in the simplest way possible, without extra embellishments.

Minimalism got its start as a design movement in the early 20th century and had a surge of popularity in the 1960s. Along the way, its influence found its way into many design fields, from architecture and furniture to moviemaking and print design.

Now, minimalism has made a comeback (or another upswing in popularity), and you may notice that many of the designs you see or interact with on a daily basis have been influenced by minimalism—just think of Apple’s products and packaging and Google’s branding.

If you need a font that will work well in a minimalist design, there are several qualities that you can look for:

• clean lines and crisp edges;
• geometric shapes: this will mostly come into play in how the letters are formed;
• an open or airy appearance: created by white space within or between letters;
• design details that have significance or purpose;
• good legibility: this usually means larger letters overall, moderately tall lowercase letters, and easily identifiable letter shapes; and,
• visual impact: this could be in the design of a typeface (i.e. it’s bold or all uppercase) or in how you as a designer apply the font (at a large size or in a prominent position, etc.).

For your convenience, we’ve compiled a collection of typefaces that feature these types of characteristics and more.

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Description: sturdy, geometric, highly legible sans-serif typeface suited for both display and text use; includes regular weight plus matching italic style

Download at:Fontspring

Description: friendly slab serif with open letterforms designed to be paired with Museo Sans; includes regular weight plus matching italic style

Download at:Fontspring

Description: contemporary humanist sans design that’s airy and easy to read

Download at:Fontspring

Description: simple and clear, slightly condensed sans-serif typeface with a thin, uniform line width and details that enhance legibility

Download at:Behance

Description: contemporary, geometric typeface released in 2015; more weights forthcoming here.

Download at:Font Squirrel

Here's an example of a template using the Gidole font: Hawaiian Party Social Media Graphic

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Description: created for website headlines with a smooth, clear design; includes four weights and matching italics

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: tall display typeface in all uppercase letters inspired by Brazilian culture; includes an extra, more decorative version

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: inspired by early computing machines with a simplistic, dot-based design

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: modern, geometric sans serif with good legibility for both print and web; includes light and black weights with matching italics

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: clean, all-caps sans-serif typeface; includes thin and heavy weights with matching italics

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: sans-serif typeface with a “techy” feel and geometric formation that maintains readability at various sizes; includes regular and light weights

Download at:Fontfabric

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Description: multipurpose sans-serif typeface designed with wide, clear letter shapes; includes light and normal weights

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: clear, legible sans-serif typeface with geometric shapes influenced by the Bauhaus design movement; includes regular and italic weights plus a condensed version.

Download at: The Northern Block – Regular,Italic,Condensed Regular & Italic.

Description: generously spaced, outline-style typeface with clean, blocky letters in all caps

Download at:MyFonts

Description: compact, geometric sans-serif; includes upper and lowercase letters

Download at:CharlesDaoud.com

Description: all-caps display typeface with a balanced, geometric design influenced by European typography from the 19th and 20th centuries; includes six weights, no italics

Download at:Fontspring

Description: rounded sans-serif with unique letter shapes and an open look

Download at:Font Squirrel

Here's an example of a template using the Capsuula font: Blue World Book and Copyright Day Social Media Graphic

Description: sans-serif featuring simple, geometric space and wide spacing; includes three weights with matching italics, plus a dashed display style

Download at:Font Squirrel

Here's an example of a template using the Quicksand font: Logotype Etsy Banner

Description: neutral but modern sans-serif typeface with thin, geometric letters

Download at:Fontspring

Description: versatile sans-serif type family useful for both display type and text; includes nine weights with matching italics

Download at:Font Squirrel

Here's an example of a template using the Raleway font: Music Store Etsy Banner

Description: slightly condensed sans-serif with a friendly appearance; includes six weights, no italics

Download at:MyFonts

Description: casual typeface composed of simple lines and curves

Download at:Behance

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Description: all-caps display typeface with a contemporary, demi-serif design and sharp details; currently only available in vector format

Download at:Behance

Description: simplified sans serif with atypical letter shapes; includes four weights, no italics

Download at:Behance

Description: experimental typeface in all uppercase letters featuring fluid shapes and extra white space

Download at:Behance

Description: linear, single-weight design with a casual, slightly imperfect look that resembles handwritten printing

Download at:Behance

Description: modern display typeface with unconnected letters; includes both upper and lowercase alphabets in five weights

Download at:Behance

Description: sharp, geometric display typeface in all capital letters; includes a bold weight plus two line versions

Download at:Fontfabric

Description: uppercase-only, high-impact sans serif in a single, heavy weight

Download at:Behance

Description: clean and geometric yet unexpected letter structure; includes three weights, no italics

Download at:Behance

Description: light, angular design that combines sharp and round shapes

Download at:Freshhh

Description: spacious, rounded sans serif with extra characters

Download at:Fontsup

Description: all-caps display typeface with a compact, condensed structure

Download at:FontM

Description: geometric, sans-serif display typeface with stylized letters; uppercase only

Download at:Behance

Description: unique display typeface with contrasting curved and linear elements influenced by Russian typographic traditions

Download at:Arkhip Font

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Description: clean, smooth sans-serif design in all caps

Download at:Free Goodies for Designers

Description: linear display typeface inspired by Chinese and Japanese characters

Download at:Behance

Description: geometric sans-serif design inspired by urban architecture; includes upper and lowercase letters

Download at:Behance

Description: sans-serif display typeface with a quirky, slightly retro style

Download at:Behance

Description: simple, rounded sans-serif design with a friendly, casual style; includes three weights plus matching italics

Download at:Behance

Here's an example of a template using the Asap font: White and Darkblue Mountains Travel Magazine

Description: bold but clear sans serif that falls into the grotesque type category (generally straight and uniform in structure, not inspired by calligraphy)

Download at:Behance

Here's an example of a template using the Archivo Black font: Career Expo School Poster

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Description: modern sans serif with unexpected letter variations; includes light and bold weights

Download at:Behance

Description: uncomplicated sans serif with a monospaced structure (same amount of space between every letter)

Download at:Behance

Here's an example of a template using the Ahamono font: Planti Corner Business Presentation

Description: modern, condensed sans serif designed for display use at large sizes

Download at:FontM

Description: stylized, retro sans-serif typeface; uppercase only

Download at:Behance

Description: slightly condensed, proportional sans serif designed for good readability, specifically for setting medium-length text

Download at:TipoType

Description: somewhat angular sans-serif design developed to help save space and maintain legibility in complex typesetting situations

Download at:TipoType

Here's an example of a template using the Economica font: Blue and Orange Photo of Buildings Corporate Flyer

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Description: sans-serif typeface with versatile, neutral style; includes three weights, no italics

Download at:TipoType

Description: rounded, modern style formed by simple lines and curves; includes four weights plus matching italics

Download at:FontM

Here's an example of a template using the VDS font: All-Day Breakfast Instagram Post

Description: condensed sans serif designed for everyday use; includes upper and lowercase letters

Download at:Behance

Description: contemporary, monospaced serif typeface with an open, geometric structure

Download at:The Northern Block

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Description: modern sans serif that combines rounded and angular qualities and is designed for good readability even at small sizes

Download at:The Northern Block

Description: chunky sans serif for display use

Download at:The Northern Block

Description: clean, uppercase sans serif with unusual edge styling

Download at:Behance

Description: sturdy, all-caps design in regular, bold, and italic

Download at:Behance

Description: stylistic, rounded sans serif designed with unique letterforms

Download at:Behance

Description: simple, geometric sans serif with a bold, industrial style

Download at:The Northern Block

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Description: thin, stylish serif typeface with an open structure

Download at:Dafont

Here's an example of a template using the Znikomit font: Green Minimalist Save the Environment Social Media Graphic

Description: versatile sans serif influenced by European typography styles during the early- to mid-20th century

Download at:Typofonderie

Description: display typeface with a wide, geometric structure and quirky letter shapes inspired by the simplistic typography featured in retro video games

Download at:Behance

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