Mogra

display · Designed by Lipi Raval

Mogra: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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Mogra is a bold, chunky display typeface with strong roots in South Asian lettering traditions, specifically designed to reflect the visual rhythm of Gujarati script while remaining fully Latin-compatible. Its letterforms are thick and rounded with a handcrafted quality, giving it a warm, energetic presence that reads as confident without being aggressive. The strokes have a brush-like weight distribution that makes it feel organic rather than mechanical, and it carries a distinctly festive or cultural personality that sets it apart from typical Western display fonts.

Mogra works well in contexts where you need something with cultural specificity or artisanal character. Food and beverage branding, particularly for restaurants, street food concepts, or packaged goods tied to South Asian or fusion cuisine, is an obvious fit since the font communicates authenticity and warmth. Event posters and festival promotions benefit from its bold readability at large sizes and its naturally celebratory tone. It also works in editorial headlines for lifestyle or culture-focused publications where editors want a display face that stands out from generic bold grotesques and signals a distinct point of view.

Best suited for: Consider Mogra for bold headlines, festival announcements, and branding projects where distinctive visual personality and cultural warmth strengthen the communication.

Design considerations: Mogra's single regular weight and chunky letterforms work best at display sizes where its handcrafted character remains legible and impactful. The font's strong personality suits projects prioritizing distinctive voice over versatility across multiple weights or sizes.

Pairing guidance: Pair Mogra with Poppins for clean, contemporary body text and UI elements that balance its boldness, Lora for sophisticated editorial contexts where serif warmth complements the display face, or Caveat to reinforce handcrafted authenticity when informal, personal touches enhance the design.

Pairs well with

Poppins Lora Caveat

Mogra at a glance

Designer

Lipi Raval

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

June 2016

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Mogra styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Mogra character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Mogra support?

Mogra includes 3 character sets:

  • Gujarati: Gujarati
  • 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 Mogra commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Mogra 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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Mogra FAQ

Is Mogra free for commercial use?

Yes. Mogra is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Mogra include?

Mogra comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Mogra support Cyrillic?

No. Mogra supports Gujarati, Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Mogra?

Mogra was designed by Lipi Raval. It was added to Google Fonts in June 2016.