Moul

display · Designed by Danh Hong

Moul: Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz

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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.

Pairs well with

Bayon Noto Sans Khmer Fasthand

Moul at a glance

Designer

Danh Hong

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

March 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Moul styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Moul 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

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.

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Moul FAQ

Is Moul free for commercial use?

Yes. Moul 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 Moul include?

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

Does Moul support Cyrillic?

No. Moul supports Khmer and Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Moul?

Moul was designed by Danh Hong. It was added to Google Fonts in March 2011.