Elfont

Elfont is a geometric sans-serif typeface family released by the design studio Elfont Foundry in 2014. Intended for both print and digital use, the family offers a broad range of weights and widths designed to maintain legibility across sizes.

The name combines the founder’s surname with the generic term font, signaling its purpose as a contemporary, utilitarian typeface. The project was developed over two years with a focus on clarity, neutrality, and versatile application.

Design features include geometric letterforms with rounded terminals, a relatively high x-height, and open counters intended to improve legibility at small sizes. The uppercase and lowercase are balanced to support branding and UI work, with language support for Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek scripts.

The family originally comprised 10 weights with corresponding italics, and a variable font axis for weight and width was released later. It is distributed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 and includes OpenType features such as ligatures, stylistic sets, and advanced typographic features; webfont files are provided for use on sites.

Reception to Elfont has been generally positive among designers for its versatility in branding and interface design. Critics note its approachable neutrality, while some compare it to other geometric sans-serifs. It remains a common choice in design toolkits and web typography collections.