Arapey

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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.

Arapey is a serif typeface with a classic, refined structure rooted in traditional text typography. Its letterforms are well-proportioned with moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, giving it an elegant but grounded appearance. The overall tone is literary and polished without feeling stiff or formal. It reads well at display sizes and carries enough personality to stand on its own as a headline or introductory text face, while still maintaining the legibility expected from a well-designed serif.

Arapey works well for editorial projects like online magazines, literary journals, or longform blog platforms where the content demands a typographic voice that feels considered rather than generic. It is also a strong fit for boutique branding in sectors like hospitality, beauty, or lifestyle, where a touch of sophistication is needed without going into overly decorative territory. Additionally, it suits book or publishing websites where the typography should reflect the nature of the content and signal quality to the reader.

Best suited for: Consider Arapey for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 2 available variants, giving the family room to establish emphasis and hierarchy without changing typefaces. Test the selected weights with real project copy, spacing, and line lengths before committing to the final layout.

Pairing guidance: Consider Cormorant Garamond for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Source Sans 3 for body copy, navigation, or interface text, and DM Mono for code, data, labels, or technical details, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Arapey.

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Arapey at a glance

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Which languages does Arapey support?

Arapey includes one character set:

• 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 Arapey commercially?

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