Mako

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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.

Mako is a clean, upright sans-serif with a slightly condensed structure and modest stroke contrast. It sits somewhere between geometric and humanist categories, giving it a grounded, no-nonsense appearance. The letterforms are even and legible without being sterile, and its neutral personality means it does not compete with the content it presents. It carries a quiet confidence that works well at both small and large sizes without requiring much adjustment.

Mako suits projects that need reliable readability without a strong stylistic statement. It works well as body text or secondary UI text in web applications and dashboards where clarity matters more than personality. It is a reasonable choice for informational websites, documentation pages, or editorial content where the writing itself should take center stage. Small-to-midsize businesses in professional services, tech, or education could also use it effectively in lightweight branding contexts where approachability and clarity are priorities.

Best suited for: Consider Mako for digital interfaces, documentation, and professional websites where straightforward communication and consistent legibility across scales take priority over distinctive branding.

Design considerations: Mako's single regular weight limits typographic hierarchy options, making it best suited for designs that rely on size and color rather than weight variation. Its slightly condensed structure and balanced stroke weight support comfortable reading in both compact layouts and generous spacing.

Pairing guidance: Pair Mako with Raleway to layer sans-serif weights for hierarchy while maintaining a cohesive modern aesthetic, combine it with Merriweather to contrast a neutral sans-serif body with a serif accent for editorial layouts, or use Pacifico sparingly as a distinctive display element that contrasts Mako's restrained character.

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Which languages does Mako support?

Mako 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 Mako commercially?

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