Public Sans vs Open Sans

Public Sans is a strict neo-grotesque; Open Sans is a warmer humanist sans. Both are highly legible free workhorses, but they set a different tone.

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Public Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

How they differ

Open Sans has humanist warmth and open apertures — friendly and familiar.
Public Sans is cooler and more neutral, purpose-built for government-grade clarity.

Which to pick

Public Sans

Public Sans for neutral, systematic interfaces.

Open Sans

Open Sans for a warmer, approachable default.