Plus Jakarta Sans
Plus Jakarta Sans is a friendly geometric sans-serif born from Jakarta's city branding initiative, blending warmth and clarity with subtle character in each glyph. Its variable font supports weight from ExtraLight to ExtraBold with matching italics, making it versatile enough for both product interfaces and brand communications. Ideal for startups, civic design, and digital products that want a clean, approachable feel with a global, community-minded spirit.
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About Plus Jakarta Sans
- Designer
- Gumpita Rahayu
- Foundry
- Tokotype
- Released
- 2020
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
- Category
- Neo-Grotesque
- Recommended Weight
- 800
- Variable Axes
- weight
- Script Support
- Latin
- Available Weights
- 200300400500600700800
Who Uses Plus Jakarta Sans
Jakarta Provincial Government (City branding initiative).
Pairs Well With
Similar Fonts
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Plus Jakarta Sans connected to the city of Jakarta?
Plus Jakarta Sans was created as part of Jakarta's city branding initiative, designed by Gumpita Rahayu of Tokotype to represent the Indonesian capital's modern, community-oriented identity. The "Plus" prefix distinguishes this expanded open-source version from the original city-specific release.
What gives Plus Jakarta Sans its friendly, approachable feel?
The font features slightly rounded terminals and generous letter-spacing that soften its geometric structure. Combined with an even stroke width and open counters, these details create a warm personality that feels more human than purely geometric alternatives like Montserrat.
How does Plus Jakarta Sans compare to DM Sans?
Both are friendly geometric sans-serifs popular for SaaS interfaces, but Plus Jakarta Sans has slightly rounder terminals and a warmer overall tone. DM Sans tends toward a more compact, optically sized design, while Plus Jakarta Sans prioritizes openness and approachability.