Battambang

display · Designed by Danh Hong

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Battambang is a display typeface rooted in Khmer script tradition, offering a distinctive hand-drawn quality that feels both cultural and approachable. Its letterforms carry visible irregularities and organic strokes that give it warmth without being overly casual. The weight is substantial enough to command attention in large sizes, while the slightly rough texture prevents it from feeling stiff or corporate. It reads as authentic and human, making it stand out in contexts where personality matters more than precision.

This font works well for restaurant or food brand identities that want to signal craft or cultural heritage, particularly for Southeast Asian cuisine where typographic authenticity adds credibility. It suits editorial headers in travel or culture-focused publications where visual character supports the content theme. It also holds up as a display element in event branding or festival posters where large-scale impact and a handcrafted feel are priorities. Battambang is best used at headline or display sizes rather than body text, where its distinctive texture and personality can do their job without becoming a readability problem.

Best suited for: Consider Battambang for restaurant branding, cultural publication headers, event posters, and festival materials where hand-drawn character and visual personality strengthen the message.

Design considerations: The font's five weight options from 100 to 900 support flexible hierarchy and emphasis across display applications. Its organic texture and visible irregularities work best at larger sizes where the distinctive character remains legible and intentional rather than distracting.

Pairing guidance: Pair Battambang with Playfair Display for elegant editorial layouts where serif formality balances the display font's organic warmth, use Lato as a neutral sans-serif counterpart for body text and supporting information, or combine with Dancing Script to reinforce handcrafted aesthetic when multiple display layers are needed.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lato Dancing Script

Battambang at a glance

Designer

Danh Hong

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

March 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

5 (5 weights)

Classification

Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 5 Battambang styles

Weight Name Upright
100 Thin Aa Bb Gg 123
300 Light Aa Bb Gg 123
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123
900 Black Aa Bb Gg 123

Battambang 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 Battambang support?

Battambang 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 Battambang commercially?

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

Is Battambang free for commercial use?

Yes. Battambang 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 Battambang include?

Battambang includes 5 weights, from Thin (100) to Black (900). There are no italic styles.

Does Battambang support Cyrillic?

No. Battambang supports Khmer and Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Battambang?

Battambang was designed by Danh Hong. It was added to Google Fonts in March 2011.