Chathura

sans-serif · Designed by Appaji Ambarisha Darbha

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Chathura is a lightweight sans-serif typeface with a clean, open structure and a notably condensed feel at certain weights. It has a modern, neutral character without being cold or mechanical. The letterforms are straightforward and legible, with consistent stroke widths that make it easy to read even at smaller sizes. It carries a quiet confidence rather than a loud personality, which makes it easy to work with across a range of design contexts. The available weights give designers enough range to create hierarchy without switching families.

Chathura works well in mobile and web UI design where space is limited and clarity is a priority, since its condensed proportions allow more text to fit without cramping. It is also a reasonable choice for dashboard interfaces or data-heavy applications where the font needs to stay out of the way of the content. For editorial use, particularly in digital magazines or content-heavy websites, Chathura can serve as a clean display or subheading font that keeps layouts tidy and scannable. Brands in the tech or productivity space that want a functional, no-fuss typographic identity would find it a practical option.

Best suited for: Consider Chathura for interfaces, navigation, landing pages, brand systems, and content layouts that benefit from a practical sans-serif foundation.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 5 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 Raleway for body copy, navigation, or interface text, Merriweather for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and Caveat for an expressive accent or short callout, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Chathura.

Pairs well with

Raleway Merriweather Caveat

Chathura at a glance

Designer

Appaji Ambarisha Darbha

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

June 2016

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

5 (5 weights)

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 5 Chathura styles

Weight Name Upright
100 Thin Aa Bb Gg 123
300 Light Aa Bb Gg 123
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123
800 ExtraBold Aa Bb Gg 123

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

Which languages does Chathura support?

Chathura includes 2 character sets:

  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
  • Telugu: Telugu

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

Can I use Chathura commercially?

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

Is Chathura free for commercial use?

Yes. Chathura is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Chathura include?

Chathura includes 5 weights, from Thin (100) to ExtraBold (800). There are no italic styles.

Does Chathura support Cyrillic?

No. Chathura supports Latin and Telugu, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Chathura?

Chathura was designed by Appaji Ambarisha Darbha. It was added to Google Fonts in June 2016.