10 GREAT fonts for motion graphics

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1. Noto Sans / Noto Serif

  • Extensive family: Sans and Serif variants, multiple weights.
  • Language support: Supports nearly all major world languages and scripts.

2. Source Sans Pro / Source Serif Pro

  • Extensive family: Multiple weights and styles.
  • Language support: Supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts.

3. Open Sans

  • Extensive family: Wide range of weights and variations.
  • Language support: Supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic.

4. Lato

  • Extensive family: Multiple weights and styles.
  • Language support: Supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic.

5. PT Sans / PT Serif

  • Extensive family: Sans and Serif options, with multiple weights.
  • Language support: Supports Latin, Cyrillic, and extended scripts.

6. Ubuntu

  • Extensive family: Multiple weights and styles.
  • Language support: Supports Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts.

7. Merriweather

  • Extensive family: Comes in both Serif and Sans versions with a wide range of weights.
  • Language support: Covers Latin and extended Latin scripts.

8. Raleway

  • Extensive family: Multiple weights, from thin to heavy.
  • Language support: Supports Latin and extended Latin scripts.
  • Use: Works well for titles and dynamic animations due to its sleek design.

9. IBM Plex Sans / IBM Plex Serif

  • Extensive family: Available in Sans, Serif, Mono, and Condensed with many weights.
  • Language support: Supports a wide range of languages including Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic.

10. Titillium Web

  • Extensive family: Comes in multiple weights and styles.
  • Language support: Covers Latin scripts and extended Latin.
  • Use: Suitable for modern, tech, or minimalist animations.

This list of 10 fonts ensures a robust choice for animation projects, with excellent multi-language support and a broad range of styles.