Gill Sans vs Cabin
This comparison helps you decide whether Cabin can replace Gill Sans without changing the overall typographic feel. With 75% similarity, Cabin was directly inspired by the same Edward Johnston typeface that influenced Gill Sans. If you want the same structure with a friendlier vibe, Cabin usually gets you there.
75% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Gill Sans
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Cabin
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gill Sans | Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Monotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Cabin
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts