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About Degular
- Foundry
- OH no Type Co
- Classification
- sans-serif
- Variable
- Yes
- Style
- geometric
Degular is a geometric sans-serif family from OH no Type Co, designed by James Edmondson. Available in Display, Text, and standard optical sizes with 42 styles, it brings a distinctive angled personality to the geometric sans tradition. The Degular family — including Degular Display and Degular Text variants — has become one of the most searched-for fonts from OH no Type Co.
Design Characteristics
Degular stands out through its unusual details: slightly angled terminals, organic curves within a geometric framework, and a warm personality that avoids the coldness of strict geometric faces. The three optical sizes (Display, Text, standard) ensure optimal performance from small body copy to large headlines.
Where Degular Excels
- Startup branding: Modern, approachable identity that stands out from the Inter/Satoshi crowd
- Editorial design: Magazine headlines, feature articles, pull quotes
- Web products: SaaS interfaces, marketing pages, dashboards
- Packaging: Product labels, retail branding
FAQ
Is Degular the same as Degular Display and Degular Text?
They're all part of the same family. Degular Display is optimized for large sizes with tighter spacing and more pronounced details. Degular Text is optimized for small sizes with wider spacing and simplified shapes.
Is Degular on Google Fonts?
No, Degular is a premium font from OH no Type Co and is not available on Google Fonts.
The closest Google Fonts alternative is Space Grotesk with 78% similarity. Get it free on Google Fonts ↗
Free Alternatives (3)
Geometric sans with contemporary feel and similar lively character
Geometric sans with rounded terminals and friendly character
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How to Use Space Grotesk
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Space Grotesk to your project.
CSS code for Space Grotesk
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@100..900&display=swap');HTML code for Space Grotesk
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@100..900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">Tailwind code for Space Grotesk
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'space-grotesk': ['"Space Grotesk"', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-space-grotesk">Your text here</p>Next.js code for Space Grotesk
// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Space_Grotesk } from 'next/font/google';
const space_grotesk = Space_Grotesk({
subsets: ['latin'],
weight: ['100', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '700', '800', '900'],
});
export default function Component() {
return (
<p className={space_grotesk.className}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}
// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: '"Space Grotesk"' }}>Your text</p>Expo and React Native code for Space Grotesk
// Install: npx expo install @expo-google-fonts/space-grotesk expo-font
import { useFonts, Space_Grotesk_400Regular } from '@expo-google-fonts/space-grotesk';
export default function App() {
const [fontsLoaded] = useFonts({
Space_Grotesk_400Regular,
});
if (!fontsLoaded) return null;
return (
<Text style={{ fontFamily: 'Space_Grotesk_400Regular' }}>
Your text here
</Text>
);
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free alternative to Degular?
Space Grotesk is the best free alternative to Degular with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 78%. It shares similar proportions and characteristics while being available under the OFL-1.1 license for both personal and commercial use at no cost.
Is there a free version of Degular?
There is no official free version of Degular. However, Space Grotesk is available under the OFL-1.1 open-source license and achieves a FontAlternatives similarity score of 78%. It includes variable weights and supports latin, latin-extended.
What Google Font looks like Degular?
The Google Fonts most similar to Degular are Space Grotesk, Inter, Plus Jakarta Sans. Among these alternatives, Space Grotesk offers the closest match with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 78% and includes variable weights for flexible typography options.
Can I use Space Grotesk commercially?
Yes, Space Grotesk can be used commercially. It is licensed under OFL-1.1, which allows free use in websites, applications, print materials, and commercial projects without purchasing a license or paying royalties.
Is Space Grotesk similar enough to Degular?
Space Grotesk achieves a FontAlternatives similarity score of 78% compared to Degular. While not identical, it offers comparable letterforms, proportions, and visual style. Most designers find it works excellently as a substitute in web and print projects.
What are the main differences between Degular and its free alternatives?
Free alternatives to Degular may differ in subtle details like letter spacing, curve refinements, and available weights. Premium fonts typically include more OpenType features, extended language support, and optimized screen rendering. However, for most projects, these differences are negligible.
Where can I download free alternatives to Degular?
Download Space Grotesk directly from Google Fonts. Click the "Get Font" button on any alternative listed above to visit the official download page. Google Fonts also provides convenient embed codes for seamless web integration.