Shantell Sans

Artist Shantell Martin created Shantell Sans, a variable typeface with adjustable Weight, Italic, Informality, and Bounce axes, to make reading and writing more accessible and empowering, particularly for people with dyslexia like herself. Inspired by Comic Sans and her own handwriting, Martin released the font under an open license through Google Fonts at no cost to democratize access and inspire other artists to create their own typography. The font is designed to be playful and professional while feeling welcoming and approachable, with characteristics that make text easier and more inviting to read.