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Optician Sans

Uncut · Simen Schikulski

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sans-serifgeometric sans
Optician Sans specimen from Uncut

A single-cut sans based on the letterforms found on standard optician eye charts, released under the SIL Open Font License.

About

Drawn from the letter shapes used on optician eye test charts, this typeface carries an unusual conceptual grounding that sets it apart from generic geometric sans designs. Available in a single cut with no italic or variable axis, it is a focused, no-frills release suited to projects that want its specific cultural reference. Licensed under SIL OFL 1.1, it is free for both personal and commercial use.

Classification

Classified as Sans Serif by the foundry; Optician Sans is based on the letter forms used on standard optician eye charts, giving it a geometric, constructed character rooted in functional signage.

Weights

Regular

Languages

Latin

Tags

geometricsingle-weightopticiansignagefunctionalfreeopen-source