Archivo
sans-serif · Designed by Omnibus-Type
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Archivo is a grotesque sans-serif with a functional, no-nonsense character rooted in the tradition of 19th-century American gothic typefaces. It has a sturdy, upright construction with slightly condensed proportions, open apertures, and consistent stroke weight that makes it highly legible across a range of sizes. The letterforms feel confident and direct without being cold or mechanical. It reads clearly at both display and text sizes, which gives it more versatility than many typefaces in the grotesque category. The overall impression is professional and modern without trying too hard.
Archivo works well as a primary typeface for tech and SaaS product interfaces, where its clean structure supports dense UI layouts and small-size readability. It is a strong choice for editorial design in digital publications, particularly for article headlines and standfirst text where clarity and a slightly assertive tone are useful. Brands in the business, finance, or professional services space can also use Archivo effectively for both logotype work and body copy, since it holds its character across weights without becoming decorative or distracting.
Best suited for: Archivo suits digital product interfaces, editorial headlines, and professional branding where legibility and functional clarity across multiple weights are priorities.
Design considerations: The family offers a comprehensive weight range from 100 to 900 with matching italics, supporting flexible typographic hierarchies in both display and text contexts. Its slightly condensed proportions and open apertures maintain readability at small sizes while preserving character at larger scales.
Pairing guidance: Playfair Display can introduce serif contrast and editorial sophistication to Archivo's functional foundation, Merriweather provides a traditional serif alternative with softer proportions for extended reading, and Space Mono offers monospace texture for technical content or interface elements requiring distinct visual separation.
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Archivo at a glance
Omnibus-Type
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2016
September 2025
18 (9 weights + italics)
Yes: width 62–125, weight 100–900
Sans Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 18 Archivo styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Archivo character map
Which languages does Archivo support?
Archivo includes 3 character sets:
- 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
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Archivo commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Archivo 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.