Buenard
serif · Designed by Gustavo Ibarra
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Buenard is a serif typeface with a sturdy, grounded structure that leans on traditional letterform conventions while maintaining a clean, modern edge. Its strokes show clear contrast between thick and thin elements, giving it a professional weight without feeling heavy or overwrought. The overall character is reliable and readable, somewhere between a classic book serif and a contemporary editorial face. It does not try to be decorative or attention-seeking, which makes it a solid workhorse for contexts where credibility and legibility matter.
In terms of real-world application, Buenard works well as a heading font for digital magazines or news platforms where editorial tone needs to feel trustworthy and composed. It is also a good fit for branding in fields like finance, law, or education, where the serif structure communicates stability and authority. Small creative agencies or independent consultants looking for a professional web presence without resorting to generic system fonts would also benefit from Buenard as a primary display or logo typeface. Its optical clarity holds up at medium to large sizes on screens, making it practical for landing page headers and section titles.
Best suited for: Professional headings, editorial layouts, and branding for finance, law, and education sectors where trustworthy serif presence strengthens credibility and readability.
Design considerations: Buenard's four weight options support flexible hierarchy without requiring multiple typeface families. The serif structure and moderate contrast suit both digital and print contexts, though its grounded character works most effectively at medium to large display sizes.
Pairing guidance: Pair Buenard with Source Sans 3 for clean body text and interface elements that maintain editorial sophistication, Playfair Display for complementary serif contrast in feature headlines or luxury branding contexts, or Satisfy for accent typography in invitations and premium design applications where handwritten warmth enhances formal layouts.
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Buenard at a glance
Gustavo Ibarra
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2011
September 2025
4 (4 weights)
Yes: weight 400–700
Serif
2
Google Fonts
All 4 Buenard styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Buenard character map
Which languages does Buenard support?
Buenard 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 Buenard commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Buenard 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.