Twk Lausanne Font Access

To get the most out of this font, you need a pairing strategy.

Do not pair Lausanne with: Another geometric sans-serif (e.g., Montserrat). They will clash. Keep it simple.

TWK Lausanne offers an extensive family, typically organized into: twk lausanne font

Some packages include Lausanne Light, Thin, and Ultra for extreme flexibility. Additionally, there are Condensed and Wide variants, though the core family focuses on proportional width.

Each weight is carefully spaced for consistency across sizes, from 8px UI labels to 72px headlines. To get the most out of this font,

Unlike revivals of 1920s geometric faces (like Futura or Kabel), Lausanne was conceived for the digital-first era. It aims to solve the two classic problems of geometric fonts:

TWK Lausanne corrects these with subtle optical adjustments—known as overshoot and side-bearing tuning—making it comfortable for long-form reading while retaining a sharp, editorial edge. Do not pair Lausanne with: Another geometric sans-serif (e

Because of that double-story 'g' and open aperture, Lausanne is a workhorse for long-form articles. It breaks the rule that "geometric fonts are bad for body text." Vogue Business or Wired UK could easily swap their current sans-serif for Lausanne.

Because Lausanne is a neutral sans-serif, it pairs well with almost anything, but it shines brightest when paired with contrast.

  • Hinting: Manual hinting for Windows and auto-hinted for web, ensuring sharp rendering at small sizes
  • Kerning: Extensive, with over 800 kerning pairs

    • If you are setting type in CSS or design software (Figma/InDesign), use these settings as a baseline:

    | Setting | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | | Letter-Spacing (Tracking) | Headlines: -1% to -3% (Tighten it slightly).
    Body Text: 0% (Leave standard).
    All-Caps: +5% to +10% (Always add space). | | Line Length | Keep body text between 50–75 characters per line for readability. | | Numbers | Lausanne has "Tabular Figures" (numbers that align vertically). Turn these ON for price lists, tables, or financial reports. Turn OFF for mixed text/numbers. |