OPTICIAN SANS
![](https://optician-sans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sertificates@2x-1.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snellen-e-grid.png)
Snellen
Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen developed the snellen chart in 1862. Based on a strict 5×5 unit grid. Made to measure visual acuity.
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sloan-d-grid.png)
Sloan
10 letters designed by Louise Sloan in 1959, following the same principles as the Snellen chart, but without the serifs. A predecessor of the logMAR charts you typically see at doctors offices today.
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/opticiansans-webslides.png)
Optician Sans
Optician Sans is a fully functional typeface and a continuation of the historical Snellen and Sloan letters. Optically adjusted for readability to be used as a fully functional display typeface.
The typeface, made with Sloan optotypes as the basis of construction, is the most effective letter selection for equal legibility. To make a typeface that ensures that all patients regardless of visual function, have the best possibility to see my commercial information, was a key goal for my new visual layout. This again shows the quality and passion I have for my profession, my practices and my patients.
Optometrist at Optiker-K.
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters2-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters3-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters4-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters5-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters6-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters7-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters8-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters9-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters10-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters11-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters12-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters13-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters14-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters15-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters16-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters17-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters18-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters19-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters20-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters21-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters22-min.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters23-min-1.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters24-min-1.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters25-min-1.png)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/characters26-min-1.png)
Custom alternates for a more consistent look.
![](https://optician-sans.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Job_0299-1.jpg)
Press & contact
Feel free to use images, movies and gifs from this Dropbox folder if you want to feature this on your blog or website.
Send us an e-mail for more information or other requests.
Optician Sans is created by ANTI Hamar and typographer Fábio Duarte Martins.