Licensing & Commercial Use Summary
License Type OFL
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Bonnie Shaver-Troup, Thomas Jockin
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
Lexend is a highly readable sans-serif typeface designed by Bonnie Shaver-Troup and Thomas Jockin, optimized for improved reading speed and comprehension, especially for readers with dyslexia or visual processing differences. Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it supports Latin, Greek, and English scripts, making it a versatile choice for accessible digital and print content. Its clean, geometric letterforms and generous spacing reduce visual crowding, enhancing legibility across all weights.
Key Features
- Optimized for readability and reduced visual crowding, supporting readers with dyslexia
- Available in six weights: Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and ExtraBold
- Geometric, humanist sans-serif design with open apertures and balanced proportions
- Supports Latin and Greek character sets, ideal for multilingual Western European and Greek text
- Delivered in TTF format for easy installation on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Recommended Use Cases
Educational materials and textbooks aimed at improving reading fluency for students of all ages User interfaces and mobile apps where clarity and legibility at small sizes are critical Corporate reports, presentations, and accessible web content requiring high readability Children's books, early literacy resources, and dyslexia-friendly publishing
Font Information
- Font Family
- Lexend
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Bonnie Shaver-Troup, Thomas Jockin
- Foundry
- Lexend
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, Black
- File Size
- 0.07 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
Copyright 2019 The Lexend Project Authors (https://github.com/googlefonts/lexend) This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Official license URL (external)
https://scripts.sil.org/OFLTags
lexend Medium Semi Bold Regular Sans-serif Thin Extra Bold Extra Light Black Bold Light Greek
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexend free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Lexend may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Lexend support?
Based on character-coverage data, Lexend primarily supports: Vietnamese, Latin, English, Greek. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Can I embed Lexend on my website?
Yes, you can embed Lexend on websites using @font-face or Google Fonts. The OFL permits web embedding without additional licensing.
What file formats are available for Lexend?
Lexend is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, compatible with most operating systems and design software.
How many weights does Lexend include?
Lexend includes six weights: Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and ExtraBold.
Can I use Lexend on a website?
Yes, in most cases you can embed Lexend via @font-face or a web-font workflow. Always follow the OFL terms for hosting and redistribution.