The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Open Sans vs Source Sans 3
Two classic humanist free sans-serifs, often cross-shopped. Open Sans (Steve Matteson) is rounder and more neutral; Source Sans 3 (Adobe, Paul Hunt) is a touch more technical and narrower. Source Sans Pro was renamed Source Sans 3.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
- Open Sans is slightly wider and softer — a ubiquitous web default.
- Source Sans 3 is a little more condensed and rational, Adobe’s first open-source family.
Open Sans
Open Sans for a familiar, friendly humanist default.
Source Sans 3
Source Sans 3 for a slightly sharper, more economical humanist sans.