Average

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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.

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Average is a serif typeface with a clean, upright structure that sits comfortably between traditional and contemporary. Its letterforms are well-proportioned with moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, giving it a readable, grounded quality without leaning too heavily into ornamental territory. The name is somewhat misleading in a positive sense: it avoids extremes, making it dependable and neutral in the best way. It reads as trustworthy and composed, suitable for contexts where clarity matters more than personality.

Average works well for editorial layouts where body text needs to hold up across longer reads without fatigue. It suits informational websites, such as news platforms or institutional pages, where a professional tone is required without the stiffness of more formal serifs. It also fits neatly into branding for small businesses or professional services that want a classic look without committing to something heavy or decorative. Its consistency across sizes makes it practical for both print-ready web content and standard UI text blocks.

Best suited for: Body text in editorial layouts, news websites, institutional pages, and professional service branding where readability and neutral authority take priority over distinctive character.

Design considerations: Average's single regular weight limits typographic hierarchy options within the family itself, making it well-suited to contexts requiring consistent baseline text rather than dynamic emphasis. Its moderate stroke contrast and upright proportions position it as a bridge between classical serif conventions and contemporary clarity expectations.

Pairing guidance: Playfair Display can establish visual hierarchy and editorial distinction as headlines or feature text, Source Sans 3 offers a complementary sans-serif option for UI elements or secondary information, and Dancing Script provides an expressive handwriting alternative for accent applications like pull quotes or informal headings.

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Which languages does Average support?

Average includes 2 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

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Average commercially?

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