Cardigan

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Cardigan is a sans serif typeface with a knack for making readers feel welcome. Its shapes are clear and open, with just enough human character to set it apart from the usual “safe” text faces. There’s a gentle rhythm in the strokes that makes it easy to read for long stretches, but it’s never bland—look closely and you’ll find quiet quirks in the numerals and italics that add a touch of personality.

The family covers three weights—light, regular, and bold—each with italics, giving you the tools to create a complete typographic voice. Light is refined and airy, perfect for elegant headings or high-end packaging. Regular carries the weight of body text with unforced clarity, while Bold delivers statements that feel confident without shouting. The italics lean in with subtle energy, ideal for emphasis that stays in character.

Cardigan’s versatility extends beyond style into reach; it supports a wide range of Latin-based languages, so its approachable tone travels well across cultures. It’s equally at home in editorial spreads, boutique branding, lifestyle content, and any setting where the message needs to feel both genuine and polished. Whether you’re aiming for quiet sophistication or friendly professionalism, Cardigan makes the connection feel natural.

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Desktop licenses cover print, logos, and static graphics. MyFonts also offers embedding licenses for websites, e-books, and applications.

Commercial font facts

Family details

First released
2008
Styles
6 styles
Version
1.003–1.100 (source evidence varies)
Formats
OTF
Class
Sans serif
Form
Humanist
Width
Expanded
Case
Mixed case
Scripts
Latin
Role
Dual purpose
Commercial style names (6)
  • Regular
  • Italic
  • Semi-Bold
  • Semi-Bold Italic
  • Bold
  • Bold Italic