Quicksand
Initiated by Andrew Paglinawan in 2008 and thoroughly revised by Thomas Jockin in 2016, Quicksand is a geometric sans-serif with rounded terminals that balances precision with warmth. Its circular bowls, consistent stroke widths, and soft endpoints make it a natural fit for wellness, education, and friendly consumer brands. Available as a variable font with a weight axis spanning five weights from Light to Bold.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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About Quicksand
- Designer
- Andrew Paglinawan, Thomas Jockin
- Released
- 2008
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
- Category
- Geometric Sans
- Recommended Weight
- 600
- Variable Axes
- weight
- Script Support
- Latin, Vietnamese
- Available Weights
- 300400500600700
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Frequently Asked Questions
What changed in the 2016 revision of Quicksand?
Thomas Jockin's 2016 revision was a substantial overhaul that adjusted the proportions, refined spacing and kerning, and harmonized the weight distribution across all five weights. The revision also improved hinting for better screen rendering and added variable font support. The result is a more polished and professional typeface compared to the 2008 original.
Why is Quicksand popular for wellness and health brands?
Quicksand's rounded terminals and circular geometric forms create a visual softness that aligns with wellness brand values of calm, approachability, and natural living. The light and regular weights have an airy, breathing quality that feels unhurried. Combined with its clean geometry, it communicates both modernity and gentleness without veering into childishness.
Can Quicksand be used for an entire website or just headings?
Quicksand works across an entire website if the content is relatively short-form, such as landing pages, portfolios, or product sites. For long-form reading, its rounded terminals can slow reading speed compared to more conventional sans-serifs. A common approach is to use Quicksand for headings and navigation, then pair it with a more readable body font like Source Sans 3 or Lato for paragraphs.