Angkor
display · Designed by Danh Hong
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Angkor is a display typeface rooted in Khmer script traditions, giving it a distinctly cultural and regional character. Its letterforms are bold and decorative, with rounded strokes and ornamental details that make it stand out immediately. The font carries a sense of heritage and ceremony without feeling overly rigid. It works best at large sizes where its intricate construction can be appreciated, and it reads as authoritative and culturally specific rather than neutral or generic.
Angkor fits well in contexts where cultural identity is central to the design. A restaurant, travel brand, or cultural organization with Southeast Asian connections could use it effectively in a logo or signage to signal authenticity. It also works in editorial contexts such as magazine covers or event posters where a strong visual anchor is needed and headline text needs to carry weight on its own. For web projects focused on cultural institutions, tourism campaigns, or heritage storytelling, Angkor can serve as a primary display heading font that immediately sets a geographic and tonal direction.
Best suited for: Display headlines, cultural branding, event posters, and signage for heritage organizations, tourism initiatives, and Southeast Asian–focused enterprises seeking visually distinctive typographic anchors.
Design considerations: Angkor's single regular weight and ornamental construction make it most effective at substantial sizes where decorative details remain legible and impactful. The font's cultural specificity works best as a primary display element rather than supporting text, allowing its bold character to establish immediate visual hierarchy and tonal direction.
Pairing guidance: Pair Angkor with Raleway's geometric sans-serif versatility for contemporary contrast in headers and body copy, Noto Serif's classical proportions for editorial layouts balancing cultural identity with readability, or Charm's expressive handwriting style for softer, more personal supporting accents across signage and promotional materials.
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Angkor at a glance
Danh Hong
SIL Open Font License 1.1
March 2011
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display
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Google Fonts
Angkor styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Angkor character map
Which languages does Angkor support?
Angkor 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 Angkor commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Angkor 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.