Atkinson Hyperlegible Next is a sans-serif typeface designed to improve legibility and character recognition for readers with low vision.
Distinctive letterforms help reduce ambiguity between commonly confused characters.
It builds on Atkinson Hyperlegible with additional characters, refined glyphs, improved kerning and six weights, each available in upright and italic styles.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Designed to improve legibility for readers with low vision.
- Uses distinctive letterforms to make individual characters easier to recognise.
- Includes new characters and refined glyph designs.
- Offers improved kerning.
- Provides six weights in upright and italic styles.
- Built around a traditional grotesque sans-serif design.
Website: github.com/googlefonts/atkinson-hyperlegible-next
Support:
Developer: Braille Institute
License: SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1
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