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# Instrument Sans

> A variable sans-serif designed for the [Instrument](https://instrument.com) brand, and open-sourced for you on [google fonts](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Instrument+Sans/glyphs).

![image](./docs/instrument-sans-variable.gif)

## Description

Instrument Sans is a variable sans-serif which balances an abundance of precision with subtle notes of playfulness. Inspiration was drawn from [our](https://instrument.com) enduring interest in neo-grotesques. In a way, this family of weights, widths, and italics represent an orchestration of all of our favorite qualities in a sans-serif while featuring contemporary characteristics that make this typeface distinctly our own.

Featuring 12 unique stylistic sets, commonly-used characters can be replaced with alternate glyphs in a variety of combinations to tailor the appearance and legibility of messaging. This flexibility allows for a wide range of expressive styles, making it easy to mold it to perfectly suit whatever style of expression is needed.

![image](./docs/instrument-sans-examples.gif)

## Variable Axes

| Axis Name | Description | Range |
| --------- | ------------ | ------- |
| `wdth` | Width | 75-100 |
| `wdth` | Weight | 400-700 |
| `ital` | Italic Slant | 0-100 |

## Opentype Features

### Stylistic Sets:

| Example | Set Name | Description |
| ----------------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| ![image](./docs/1.png) | `SS01` | Round punctuation, tittles, and diacritics |
| ![image](./docs/2.png) | `SS02` | Alternate “a” with single-story constructions |
| ![image](./docs/3.png) | `SS03` | Alternate “y” with a rounded descender |
| ![image](./docs/4.png) | `SS04` | Alternate “K” with a crossed arm and leg |
| ![image](./docs/5.png) | `SS05` | Alternate “R” with a straight leg |
| ![image](./docs/6.png) | `SS06` | Alternate “M” with angled strokes |
| ![image](./docs/7.png) | `SS07` | Alternate “G” without the spur |
| ![image](./docs/8.png) | `SS08` | Alternate “J” with extended terminal |
| ![image](./docs/9.png) | `SS09` | Alternate “Q” with alternate tail |
| ![image](./docs/10.png) | `SS10` | Alternate “2” with alternate spine |
| ![image](./docs/11.png) | `SS11` | Alternate “&” (’Et’ style ampersand) |
| ![image](./docs/12.png) | `SS12` | Alternate “$” and “¢” with solid vertical stroke |

### Other features:

- `aalt` - Access all alternatives
- `case` - Case-sensitive punctuation
- `liga` - Standard ligatures
- `pnum` - Proportional Figures
- `tnum` - Tabular Figures

## Language support

Instrument Sans supports 389 languages.

## Acknowledgements

Designed by [Rodrigo Fuenzalida](https://rfuenzalida.com) with direction from [Jordan Egstad](https://egstad.com).

## License

This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://scripts.sil.org/OFL