Modak

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What do I do with this?

Just want to use the font? Click "Get this font on Google Fonts" to download it or add it directly to a document, design tool (like Canva or Photoshop), or your computer's font list.

Building a website? Click "Copy Font Code" to copy a short snippet, then paste it into your website's HTML (usually inside the <head> section) to use this font on your site.

Modak is a bold, rounded display typeface with a distinctly chunky and playful character. Its letterforms are tightly spaced with thick strokes and soft curves that give it a friendly, energetic feel without being childish. The weight is heavy throughout, making it visually dominant on any page. It draws from Indian typographic traditions, which gives it a slightly exotic quality compared to typical Western display fonts, and it handles both Latin and Devanagari scripts. The overall impression is confident, warm, and approachable rather than aggressive or corporate.

Modak works well as a primary logotype or wordmark for food and beverage brands, particularly those targeting younger audiences or conveying a casual, fun identity. It is a strong choice for children's educational apps or games where bold, legible headings are needed without feeling sterile. Event posters and festival branding are another natural fit, where Modak can anchor a headline at large sizes and hold attention in busy, colorful layouts. In each of these cases it functions best at display sizes rather than small text, and benefits from pairing with a clean, neutral secondary typeface.

Best suited for: Modak suits large-scale headlines, logotypes, and wordmarks for brands seeking bold visual impact with approachable character across Latin and Devanagari contexts.

Design considerations: As a single-weight display typeface, Modak's heavy, rounded forms command attention at substantial sizes but require careful sizing decisions for hierarchy. The chunky letterforms and tight spacing benefit from generous surrounding whitespace and work most effectively when paired with lighter, more neutral typefaces for supporting text.

Pairing guidance: Pair Modak with Oswald for structured, modern layouts where both fonts share geometric clarity; use Lato as a versatile, legible companion for body text and secondary information across multiple weights; consider Pacifico to reinforce casual, playful contexts where handwritten warmth complements Modak's friendly energy.

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Which languages does Modak support?

Modak includes 3 character sets:

• Devanagari: Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Sanskrit
• Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
• Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Modak commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Modak is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.

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