Author's note

Sans I Am, designed by Michael Tension, is a free high-contrast sans serif with sweeping curves and abrupt geometric cuts. Changing stroke widths make the letters elegant at first glance, then slightly eccentric in their tight joins and clipped shapes. The silhouette is crisp and theatrical.

As a display voice, it can turn fashion branding or beauty packaging into something poised but unconventional. Magazine covers and arts posters also suit the broad curves, which hold attention through shape rather than ornament. Its refined surfaces and odd proportions will appeal to boutique labels, editorial teams, and cultural venues seeking lettering with a knowing edge.

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For commercial use, I request a one-time donation via PayPal in an amount you consider fair for the usage.

mtension@gmail.com

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2009 by Michael Tension. All rights reserved.
Font family
Sans I Am
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;pyrs;SansIAm
Full font name
Sans I Am
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
SansIAm
Trademark notice
Sans I AM is a trademark of Michael Tension.
Manufacturer name
Michael Tension
Description
Copyright (c) 2009 by Michael Tension. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2008-12-12
Revision1
Glyph count226
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced