Nunito
Created by Vernon Adams and later extended to a full weight range by Jacques Le Bailly, Nunito is a well-balanced sans-serif distinguished by its rounded terminals that give it a soft, approachable character. Its uniform stroke width and smooth rounded structure make it an excellent choice for education, healthcare, and family-oriented brands seeking warmth without sacrificing professionalism. Available as a variable font with a weight axis, it also has a companion family called Nunito Sans with standard terminals.
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About Nunito
- Designer
- Vernon Adams
- Released
- 2011
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
- Category
- Humanist Sans
- Recommended Weight
- 700
- Variable Axes
- weight
- Script Support
- Latin, Cyrillic, Vietnamese
- Available Weights
- 200300400500600700800900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Nunito and Nunito Sans?
Nunito features rounded terminals on all letterforms, giving it a soft, friendly appearance. Nunito Sans uses standard flat terminals, making it more conventional and slightly more formal while retaining the same underlying proportions and structure.
Who continued developing Nunito after Vernon Adams?
After Vernon Adams's passing, Jacques Le Bailly extended Nunito to include a full weight range from ExtraLight to Black with matching italics. This expansion made Nunito a much more versatile family for professional use.
Why do Nunito's rounded terminals work well for education and healthcare brands?
Rounded terminals soften the visual tone without sacrificing legibility, conveying warmth and approachability. This makes Nunito especially effective for brands that need to feel trustworthy and welcoming, such as children's education platforms or patient-facing healthcare applications.