Nutlope/fontzz

What is it?

Key features

• 01Thirty-six type families, each with a variable font and nine static weights from 100 to 900.
• 02Glyphs are generated parametrically by Python code, with no font editor needed.
• 03Covers 285 characters per family, including Latin-1, Latin Extended-A, figures, currency and arrows.
• 04Outputs TTF and WOFF2 files that pass the OTS web font sanitizer.
• 05Released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 for personal and commercial use.

Use cases

• Choosing a free, multi-weight typeface for a web project or landing page.
• Downloading a variable font to use in design tools or apps.
• Studying how a font family can be generated from parametric code.

Quick start

1. 1

   Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Nutlope/fontzz.git && cd fontzz
2. 2

   Install the site dependencies and start the dev server

   npm --prefix site install && npm --prefix site run dev
3. 3

   Open the local site in your browser

4. 4

   Set up the Python font generator

   python3 -m venv .venv && .venv/bin/pip install -r type/requirements.txt

Things to know

• !Cyrillic and Greek scripts are not included yet; only Latin is covered.
• !Italics, stencil and inline families, and hinting for small sizes on Windows are still on the roadmap.

Topics

FAQ

What is fontzz?

Thirty-six open-source type families drawn in code with a Python generator, each covering weights 100 to 900, under the SIL OFL. fontzz is a collection of 36 original type families whose glyphs are generated parametrically by a Python script rather than drawn in a font editor. Each family has three masters (Thin, Regular and Black) and is delivered as a variable font plus nine static weights from 100 to 900, in TTF and WOFF2 formats.

Is fontzz free to use? What license does it have?

fontzz is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is fontzz still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to fontzz was on Nov 2, 2026.

What can I use fontzz for?

Choosing a free, multi-weight typeface for a web project or landing page. Downloading a variable font to use in design tools or apps. Studying how a font family can be generated from parametric code.

How do I install fontzz?

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Nutlope/fontzz.git && cd fontzz Install the site dependencies and start the dev server: npm --prefix site install && npm --prefix site run dev Open the local site in your browser Set up the Python font generator: python3 -m venv .venv && .venv/bin/pip install -r type/requirements.txt

Where can I get fontzz?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Nutlope/fontzz