2024’s top modern sans-serif fonts: Our creations plus free styles
In 2024, modern sans-serif fonts have moved from just being minimal and practical to becoming an intentional style choice. Here’s a list of our top picks.
In 2024, modern sans-serif fonts have moved from just being minimal and practical to becoming an intentional style choice. Here’s a list of our top picks.
In 2024, modern sans-serif fonts have moved from just being minimal and practical to becoming an intentional style choice. Sans-serif fonts, which don’t have the tiny feet at the ends of letters like serif fonts do, are known for their clean and simple look.
What makes sans-serif fonts modern are features like a geometric frame, consistent line thickness, and creative details that add personality—think letters with unique twists like an upside-down letter S or extra-long terminals (ending of a stroke) that reach further than they usually do. These fonts aren’t just about looking good; they’re about adding character to the text.
On the flip side, classic sans-serif fonts go for a more timeless vibe. They’re often a bit narrower and may stick to a rather traditional look with a tiny bit of line contrast, especially when it comes to text fonts.
Retro fonts follow distinct design principles prevalent in those specific times. For example, a Bauhaus font is simplified and constructed from geometric shapes. Or, an Art Deco typeface plays with the contrast of some letters being geometric and some being narrow (condensed). Crossbars may be higher or lower than in classic sans designs.
While modern sans-serifs grab your attention either with their minimalist approach or with their individuality, classic typefaces fit in smoothly anywhere in between, prioritizing ease of reading.
Acme, cool sans-serif font for display and text
Byrl, wide (extended) sans-serif font
Mosy, friendly modern sans-serif font
Desk, extended font for tech and design
While there’s a handful of sans-serif fonts on Google Fonts that are very popular and have a modern feel—think of Poppins and DM Sans—solely having a geometric frame doesn’t make a font modern anymore in 2024. Instead, we’re pointing at the trend of maximalism in design and are looking for additional character within the typeface design.
This font is extended, breaking its stems like decorative broad-nib lines with a tidbit of handwritten character.
This typeface puts ink traps front and center. It has a handwritten feel to it and friendly terminals with an underbite for letters e and s.
Letter s is leaning back, letters a, g, r, and t are squarish, and the vertexes of V and W are shifted horizontally, adding a quirky and more technological feel.
This font gets its character from being a bit odd—may that be on purpose on an accident. Letter s is slightly tilted, the letter t’s ascender is filled in, and letter c is cut diagonally, adding to an overall modern feel for this sans-serif font.
Similar to Gotham, known as the Obama font, Wix “Madefor” Display uses a very geometric style but a squarish f-arch and a minimally peculiar s with its spine sticking out slightly.
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