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Sans Forgetica

A typeface designed using cognitive psychology to improve memory retention when studying.

From the Xiry library · Updated 3 October 2026

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Sans Forgetica is a downloadable font developed by typography designers and psychologists at RMIT University. It uses the learning principle of 'desirable difficulty', featuring deliberate gaps and a back-slant to slow reading down just enough for deeper cognitive processing. It is primarily intended to help students remember typed study notes and exam preparation material.

What it's for

  • Format exam study sheets and revision notes to improve memory recall
  • Prepare text-heavy study guides requiring higher retention
  • Highlight key concepts and definitions within reading materials

Features

  • Incorporates 'desirable difficulty' principles from cognitive psychology
  • Gapped letterforms that prompt the brain to mentally complete shapes
  • Eight-degree backward slant that breaks familiar reading flow
  • Tested and calibrated across roughly 400 university students
  • Available as a free font download for digital notes and printing

Pricing

Free

Details

Type
other
Category
Learning
Topic
Study Tools
Open source
No
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, other
For
Students, educators, and anyone studying or revising written material.
Tags
typography, fonts, memory, study aids, cognitive science, productivity

Why it was saved

  • @brandingtactics, 22 October 2024: It introduces 'desirable difficulty' through intentional gaps and a back-slant, forcing the brain to engage in deeper cognitive processing to remember study notes and text longer.

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