Syncopate

sans-serif · Designed by Astigmatic

Syncopate: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Syncopate is a geometric sans-serif with a distinctly uppercase-driven design. Its letterforms are wide, evenly spaced, and built on clean, mechanical proportions that give it a rigid, structured feel. The font has a futuristic and somewhat industrial personality, with open counters and consistent stroke widths that make it feel precise and intentional. It reads as confident and modern without being aggressive, though its limited lowercase makes it better suited to short-form display work than extended text.

Syncopate works well as a logotype or wordmark font for technology brands, gaming companies, or startups that want a clean, forward-looking identity without relying on generic sans-serifs. It is a strong choice for section headings and hero text on landing pages where visual impact matters more than reading comfort. It also fits naturally in poster and event design contexts, particularly for music, sports, or product launches where a structured, contemporary aesthetic is appropriate.

Best suited for: Syncopate suits logotypes, wordmarks, short headlines, poster text, and display contexts where geometric precision and contemporary visual impact take priority over readability.

Design considerations: The font's uppercase-focused design and wide letterforms work best at larger sizes and shorter word lengths, making it ideal for display rather than body text. Two weight options—regular and bold—provide moderate flexibility for hierarchy and emphasis within constrained applications.

Pairing guidance: Pair Syncopate's geometric precision with Bebas Neue for complementary display impact, Lato for accessible body text or secondary information, or DM Mono for technical or editorial contexts requiring monospaced clarity alongside its structured aesthetic.

Pairs well with

Bebas Neue Lato DM Mono

Syncopate at a glance

Designer

Astigmatic

License

Apache License 2.0

Added to Google Fonts

April 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

2 (2 weights)

Classification

Sans Serif · Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 2 Syncopate styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123

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

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Syncopate support?

Syncopate 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 Syncopate commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Syncopate is released under the Apache License 2.0. You can use it in personal and client work, websites, apps and products you sell. If you share the font files themselves, include a copy of the license with them.

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Syncopate FAQ

Is Syncopate free for commercial use?

Yes. Syncopate is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Syncopate include?

Syncopate includes 2 weights, from Regular (400) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles.

Does Syncopate support Cyrillic?

No. Syncopate supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Syncopate?

Syncopate was designed by Astigmatic. It was added to Google Fonts in April 2011.