Akaya Telivigala

display · Designed by Vaishnavi Murthy, Juan Luis Blanco

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Akaya Telivigala is a display typeface with a rounded, informal structure that draws from Telugu script traditions while remaining accessible to Latin alphabet use. Its letterforms have a soft, slightly playful quality with consistent stroke weight and gentle curves that give it a friendly, approachable look. It avoids sharp edges and rigid geometry, landing somewhere between casual handwritten warmth and structured display confidence. The overall personality is cheerful and culturally expressive without feeling novelty or gimmicky.

This font works well for children's brands or educational platforms where warmth and approachability matter more than formality. It suits food and beverage branding, particularly restaurants or packaged goods that want to signal authenticity or a regional South Asian identity. It also functions effectively as a headline or logo font for lifestyle blogs and small businesses looking for something distinctive that stands out from generic sans-serif choices without being difficult to read at larger sizes.

Best suited for: Consider Akaya Telivigala for children's content, educational materials, food branding, and lifestyle applications where friendly approachability and visual distinctiveness enhance communication.

Design considerations: As a display typeface with a single regular weight, it performs best at larger sizes where its rounded forms and soft curves remain legible and impactful. The design's cultural expressiveness pairs well with brands seeking authentic, warm personality while maintaining accessibility across Latin and Telugu audiences.

Pairing guidance: Pair Akaya Telivigala with Poppins for contemporary layouts balancing display warmth with clean body text, Lato for versatile hierarchies where geometric sans-serif neutrality supports the display's personality, or Caveat for cohesive handwritten-inspired systems emphasizing informal friendliness throughout.

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Akaya Telivigala at a glance

Designer

Vaishnavi Murthy, Juan Luis Blanco

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

June 2016

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Akaya Telivigala styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Akaya Telivigala 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 Akaya Telivigala support?

Akaya Telivigala includes 3 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
  • Telugu: Telugu

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

Can I use Akaya Telivigala commercially?

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

Is Akaya Telivigala free for commercial use?

Yes. Akaya Telivigala 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 Akaya Telivigala include?

Akaya Telivigala comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Akaya Telivigala support Cyrillic?

No. Akaya Telivigala supports Latin, Latin Extended and Telugu, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Akaya Telivigala?

Akaya Telivigala was designed by Vaishnavi Murthy, Juan Luis Blanco. It was added to Google Fonts in June 2016.