Asul

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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.

Asul is a sturdy serif typeface with a somewhat condensed structure and moderately high contrast between thick and thin strokes. It carries a traditional editorial feel without leaning into the overly decorative, making it feel competent and grounded rather than flashy. The letterforms are clean and upright, with bracketed serifs that give it a classic newspaper or magazine quality. It reads as confident and professional, suitable for contexts where authority matters but the design still needs to feel approachable.

Asul works well as a display or heading typeface for print-inspired digital publications such as online magazines, news blogs, or editorial platforms where a strong typographic hierarchy is needed. It can also serve branding projects for law firms, consultancies, or financial services that want a serif mark communicating reliability without appearing stiff or dated. Additionally, it functions as a subheading or section title font in long-form content design, where it can complement a lighter body typeface and guide the reader through structured material efficiently.

Best suited for: Consider Asul for editorial headlines, news publication branding, professional service identities, and structured content hierarchies where typographic authority enhances credibility.

Design considerations: Asul's condensed proportions and moderate contrast suit both print and digital contexts, though its traditional character works particularly well at larger display sizes. The available weight range (regular and bold) supports clear hierarchy without requiring additional variants for emphasis or differentiation.

Pairing guidance: Pair Asul with Playfair Display to layer serif sophistication across headlines and subheadings, use Lato as a neutral sans-serif counterpart for body text or supporting elements, or combine it with Libre Baskerville when a complementary serif with greater elegance serves extended reading passages.

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Which languages does Asul support?

Asul 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 Asul commercially?

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