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San Francisco vs Univers
San Francisco and Univers are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where San Francisco leans tech, Univers brings minimal. Compare these two premium fonts to decide which fits your design vision.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
San Francisco
Univers
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
San Francisco
Premium
Univers
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | San Francisco | Univers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Apple | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Univers
- Deutsche Bank
- eBay branding
- Montréal Metro
- Airport signage
- Swiss design
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: San Francisco
- tech design character
- Suited for Ui and Apps
- From Apple
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Univers
- minimal design character
- Suited for Corporate and Signage
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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