Hanuman
serif · Designed by Danh Hong
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Hanuman is a Khmer serif typeface with a sturdy, upright structure built for legibility at a range of sizes. Its letterforms carry moderate stroke contrast and well-defined serifs that give it a traditional, trustworthy feel without feeling stiff or dated. Designed primarily to support the Khmer script while also covering Latin characters, it has a functional, grounded personality that reads as reliable and culturally rooted rather than decorative. The overall impression is one of quiet authority, suited to contexts where clarity and cultural authenticity matter more than stylistic novelty.
Hanuman works well as a primary typeface for Khmer-language publications, news platforms, or government and institutional websites where readability across body text is essential. It is also a practical choice for editorial design in Southeast Asian markets, particularly for long-form content like magazines or reports that need a serif with cultural specificity. For digital products targeting Khmer-speaking audiences, it holds up well in UI contexts such as content-heavy apps or e-learning platforms where both the Khmer and Latin scripts need to coexist cleanly.
Best suited for: Body text and editorial layouts in Khmer-language publications, institutional websites, and long-form digital content where cultural authenticity and sustained readability are priorities.
Design considerations: The nine weight options from 100 to 900 support flexible typographic hierarchy across both Khmer and Latin scripts. Its moderate stroke contrast and defined serifs work effectively in print and screen contexts where legibility at multiple sizes matters more than decorative impact.
Pairing guidance: Pair Hanuman with Playfair Display for contrasting display headlines that maintain serif sophistication, Noto Sans for clean interface elements or secondary text requiring sans-serif neutrality, and DM Mono for code blocks or technical content needing monospace clarity while preserving multilingual support.
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Hanuman at a glance
Danh Hong
SIL Open Font License 1.1
September 2010
June 2025
9 (9 weights)
Yes: weight 100–900
Serif
2
Google Fonts
All 9 Hanuman styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Hanuman character map
Which languages does Hanuman support?
Hanuman includes 2 character sets:
- Khmer: Khmer (Cambodian)
- 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 Hanuman commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Hanuman 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.