Andika Basic by SIL International is a free humanist sans serif with open forms and an approachable handwritten influence. Its strokes are even and gently shaped, with a broad capital silhouette, softly curved joins, and relaxed lowercase proportions. The lettering feels direct and unforced.
Designers addressing young readers or language learners in welcoming school settings may find it useful for classroom materials, children's publishing, and educational signage. The simple construction also suits community branding and digital graphics, where friendly illustrations can echo the rounded joins and plain, pen-like forms.
Copyright (c) 2004-2008, SIL International (http://www.sil.org/). Licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL), with Reserved Font Names "Andika" and "SIL".
Font family
Andika Basic
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
SILInternational: Andika Basic: 2008
Full font name
Andika Basic
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
AndikaBasic
Trademark notice
Andika is a trademark of SIL International.
Manufacturer name
SIL International
Designer
Annie Olsen & Victor Gaultney
Description
Copyright (c) 2004-2008 by SIL International.
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Created2008-04-22
Revision1
Glyph count838
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals