Moul
display · Designed by Danh Hong
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Moul is a Khmer display typeface with bold, rounded strokes and a strong decorative presence. Its letterforms are dense and confident, carrying a ceremonial weight that draws immediate attention. The design reflects traditional Khmer script aesthetics while remaining legible at large sizes, making it visually distinctive without feeling chaotic. It has a formal, cultural richness to it, but the roundness of the shapes keeps it from feeling rigid or cold.
Moul works well as a primary headline font for cultural institutions, restaurants, or businesses with a Southeast Asian identity looking to establish an authentic visual voice. It suits event posters and festival branding where a bold, memorable typographic statement is needed at large display sizes. It can also be used effectively in editorial contexts such as magazine covers or section headers where cultural specificity is part of the design intent and the audience is already familiar with Khmer script.
Best suited for: Moul is recommended for prominent headlines, ceremonial signage, and branding applications where bold visual impact and cultural authenticity are primary design goals.
Design considerations: As a display-only typeface with a single regular weight, Moul is optimized for large-scale applications where its rounded, dense letterforms command attention. The design balances decorative presence with legibility, making it suitable for contexts where cultural specificity enhances rather than complicates the message.
Pairing guidance: Pair Moul with Bayon or Noto Sans Khmer for body text and supporting content, as both sans-serif options provide neutral contrast while maintaining Khmer script compatibility; alternatively, consider Fasthand as a secondary display element for layered typographic hierarchies where complementary decorative weight is desired.
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Moul at a glance
Danh Hong
SIL Open Font License 1.1
March 2011
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display
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Google Fonts
Moul styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Moul character map
Which languages does Moul support?
Moul includes 2 character sets:
- Khmer: Khmer (Cambodian)
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Moul commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Moul 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.