Gupter

serif · Designed by Octavio Pardo

Gupter: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Gupter is a serif typeface with a refined, traditional structure that draws on classical Roman letterforms while maintaining a degree of warmth and approachability. Its stroke contrast is moderate, giving it enough elegance for formal applications without feeling cold or overly stiff. The letterforms are well-proportioned and readable, with bracketed serifs that anchor the text without feeling heavy. It sits comfortably in the space between old-style and transitional serif categories, making it versatile without being generic. The overall tone is professional and calm, suited to contexts where credibility and legibility matter.

Gupter works well as a body typeface for editorial or publishing projects where sustained readability is important, such as online magazines, literary journals, or long-form content sites. It is also a reasonable choice for branding in sectors like law, finance, or education, where a serif communicates authority and trust without resorting to an overly ornate style. Additionally, it can serve effectively in print or digital book design, particularly for introductory text, captions, or chapter openers where a mid-weight serif adds structure and clarity to the layout.

Best suited for: Consider Gupter for body text in editorial layouts, professional branding materials, and digital publishing where traditional serif credibility enhances long-form readability.

Design considerations: The three available weights provide moderate flexibility for hierarchy without requiring extensive font loading. Its moderate stroke contrast and bracketed serifs balance formality with approachability, making it adaptable across both print and screen contexts.

Pairing guidance: Pair Gupter with Playfair Display for contrasting display hierarchy in editorial designs, Source Sans 3 for contemporary sans-serif contrast in professional or digital contexts, and DM Mono for technical or code-heavy layouts where monospace clarity complements serif body text.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Source Sans 3 DM Mono

Gupter at a glance

Designer

Octavio Pardo

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2019

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

3 (3 weights)

Classification

Serif

Character sets

1

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 3 Gupter styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123

Gupter 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 Gupter support?

Gupter includes one character set:

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

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

Can I use Gupter commercially?

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

Is Gupter free for commercial use?

Yes. Gupter 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 Gupter include?

Gupter includes 3 weights, from Regular (400) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles.

Does Gupter support Cyrillic?

No. Gupter supports Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Gupter?

Gupter was designed by Octavio Pardo. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2019.