Cutive

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What do I do with this?

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.

Building a website? Click "Copy Font Code" to copy a short snippet, then paste it into your website's HTML (usually inside the <head> section) to use this font on your site.

Cutive is a serif typeface modeled after classic typewriter letterforms, specifically drawing from early 20th-century metal type used in mechanical printing. It has a monospaced, utilitarian feel with slightly irregular strokes that give it a worn, mechanical quality. The letterforms are upright and structured, carrying a sense of authenticity and nostalgia without being decorative or ornate. It reads as honest and functional rather than refined, which makes it distinctive without drawing excessive attention to itself.

Cutive works well in editorial and publishing contexts where a vintage print or archival aesthetic is intentional, such as literary magazine layouts or independent newspaper-style websites. It is also a reasonable choice for legal or documentary branding where the typewriter association reinforces themes of record-keeping and transparency. Additionally, it suits personal portfolio sites for writers, journalists, or photographers who want a straightforward, no-frills typographic voice that references traditional publishing without mimicking it too closely.

Best suited for: Consider Cutive for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides one available variant, so typographic hierarchy will need to come primarily from size, spacing, color, or a supporting family. Test Cutive with real project copy at the intended scale before using it across multiple text roles.

Pairing guidance: Consider Playfair Display for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Source Serif 4 for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and Space Mono for code, data, labels, or technical details, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Cutive.

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Which languages does Cutive support?

Cutive 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 Cutive commercially?

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