Author's note

Varela by Admix Designs is a free contemporary sans serif with broad, open forms and a notably even color. Its clean strokes have gentle curves and softly finished corners, and the generous width keeps the lettering relaxed rather than tightly engineered.

Use it to create an approachable, modern identity for community organizations or everyday consumer brands. The plain geometry also suits editorial headings, app graphics, and understated packaging, where the rounded details can echo simple icons and product illustrations. Its strongest context is practical contemporary design aimed at a broad audience, especially projects built around clarity, friendliness, and uncomplicated shapes.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) 2011 by Admix Designs. All rights reserved.
Font family
Varela
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;Varela
Full font name
Varela
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Varela
Trademark notice
Varela is a trademark of Admix Designs (www.admixdesigns.com)
Manufacturer name
Joe Prince
Designer
Joe Prince
Description
Copyright (c) 2011 by Admix Designs. All rights reserved.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2011-06-16
Revision1
Glyph count850
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightSemi-light
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced