Overview
Quicksand is a display sans serif typeface featuring rounded terminals and geometric shapes. Its playful design is suitable for display purposes while remaining legible at smaller sizes.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese, making it suitable for internationally oriented designs and text.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, Covering everything from footnotes to body text, headings, and quotations.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Quicksand was initiated by Andrew Paglinawan in 2008, later revised by Thomas Jockin in 2016 to enhance its quality. In 2019, Mirko Velimirovic converted it into a variable font, expanding its usability.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Vietnamese | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | ĂĐơưẠ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Andrew Paglinawan |
| Official Link | – |

