Chau Philomene One

sans-serif · Designed by Vicente Lamónaca

Chau Philomene One: Waltz, bad nymph, for quick jigs vex

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Chau Philomene One is a bold, condensed sans-serif with a strong upright stance and clean geometric structure. Its letterforms are tight and efficient, with consistent stroke weights that give it a confident, no-nonsense look. The condensed proportions make it space-efficient without sacrificing legibility, and the overall impression is modern and assertive without being aggressive. It reads as straightforward and purposeful, suited to contexts where visibility and clarity matter more than decoration.

This font works well for display headings on news or magazine websites where impact at large sizes is a priority. It suits branding for athletic, fitness, or urban lifestyle companies that want a contemporary, energetic feel without relying on elaborate type treatments. It also functions effectively in poster or event design, particularly for music, sports, or cultural events where the condensed format allows for multiple lines of text in tight spaces while maintaining strong visual hierarchy.

Best suited for: Display headings, branding materials, and posters for athletic, urban, or cultural contexts where condensed proportions and strong visual impact are priorities.

Design considerations: The regular and italic variants offer flexibility for emphasis and hierarchy within display-focused layouts. The condensed structure is particularly effective at larger sizes where its geometric clarity and consistent stroke weights enhance readability and visual presence.

Pairing guidance: Pair with Raleway as a lighter, flexible sans-serif counterpart for body text or secondary headings; use Merriweather as a serif alternative for editorial contexts requiring contrast and warmth; consider Caveat as a handwriting accent for informal, personal, or event-specific applications that benefit from gestural softness against the font's geometric confidence.

Pairs well with

Raleway Merriweather Caveat

Chau Philomene One at a glance

Designer

Vicente Lamónaca

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

April 2012

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

2 (1 weight + italics)

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 2 Chau Philomene One styles

Weight Name Upright Italic
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123 Aa Bb Gg 123

Chau Philomene One 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 Chau Philomene One support?

Chau Philomene One 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 Chau Philomene One commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Chau Philomene One 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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Chau Philomene One FAQ

Is Chau Philomene One free for commercial use?

Yes. Chau Philomene One 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 Chau Philomene One include?

Chau Philomene One comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with a matching italic.

Does Chau Philomene One support Cyrillic?

No. Chau Philomene One supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Chau Philomene One?

Chau Philomene One was designed by Vicente Lamónaca. It was added to Google Fonts in April 2012.