Benton Sans Font
- Sans Serif
- OpenType
- 236 chars
- 1 style
- ↓ 0
- Personal use only
Benton Sans is a sans serif font by Tobias Frere-Jones and Cyrus Highsmith, available in 1 style (Regular (400)). It is free for personal use; commercial use needs a license.
About Benton Sans
Benton Sans is a versatile contemporary sans-serif typeface family rooted in nineteenth-century American grotesque models. Its clean geometry, open apertures, and subtle proportions provide a balanced and neutral aesthetic across an extensive range of weights and widths. The meticulous letter construction ensures exceptional legibility and structural clarity in both dense editorial columns and prominent corporate display headings.
Well-suited for corporate identity systems, editorial publishing, digital interfaces, and wayfinding signage, Benton Sans delivers a highly professional and adaptable design. The comprehensive range of styles enables designers to build sophisticated typographic hierarchies across print publications and web layouts. Its refined yet utilitarian character makes it an enduring choice for complex branding projects requiring uniform readability and timeless style.
This description was generated with AI from the font's own metadata and reviewed before publishing. The license details below come from the font's own files.
Allowed use
- ✓ Personal use
- ✕ Commercial use
- ✕ Use as a web font
For commercial projects, buy a commercial license from the designer.
Copyright 2000-2003, The Font Bureau, Inc. Designed by Cyrus Highsmith, Tobias Frere-Jones, and Font Bureau. All rights reserved.
Version: Version 1.000;PS 001.000;Core 1.0.38
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Sans free to download?
Yes. Benton Sans is free to download on FontsStack. It is free for personal use; commercial use needs a license from the designer.
Can I use Benton Sans commercially?
Benton Sans is not free for commercial use. You can buy a commercial license from the designer.
How many styles does Benton Sans have?
Benton Sans includes 1 style, ranging from Regular (400).
Who designed Benton Sans?
Benton Sans was designed by Tobias Frere-Jones and Cyrus Highsmith.
Can I use Benton Sans on a website?
Web embedding for Benton Sans is not available here; check the license for web use.
How do I install Benton Sans?
Download the ZIP, unzip it, then double-click each font file and choose Install (Windows) or Font Book → Install (Mac).
Last updated Sep 28, 2026