Buenard

serif · Designed by Gustavo Ibarra

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Buenard is a serif typeface with a sturdy, grounded structure that leans on traditional letterform conventions while maintaining a clean, modern edge. Its strokes show clear contrast between thick and thin elements, giving it a professional weight without feeling heavy or overwrought. The overall character is reliable and readable, somewhere between a classic book serif and a contemporary editorial face. It does not try to be decorative or attention-seeking, which makes it a solid workhorse for contexts where credibility and legibility matter.

In terms of real-world application, Buenard works well as a heading font for digital magazines or news platforms where editorial tone needs to feel trustworthy and composed. It is also a good fit for branding in fields like finance, law, or education, where the serif structure communicates stability and authority. Small creative agencies or independent consultants looking for a professional web presence without resorting to generic system fonts would also benefit from Buenard as a primary display or logo typeface. Its optical clarity holds up at medium to large sizes on screens, making it practical for landing page headers and section titles.

Best suited for: Professional headings, editorial layouts, and branding for finance, law, and education sectors where trustworthy serif presence strengthens credibility and readability.

Design considerations: Buenard's four weight options support flexible hierarchy without requiring multiple typeface families. The serif structure and moderate contrast suit both digital and print contexts, though its grounded character works most effectively at medium to large display sizes.

Pairing guidance: Pair Buenard with Source Sans 3 for clean body text and interface elements that maintain editorial sophistication, Playfair Display for complementary serif contrast in feature headlines or luxury branding contexts, or Satisfy for accent typography in invitations and premium design applications where handwritten warmth enhances formal layouts.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Source Sans 3 Satisfy

Buenard at a glance

Designer

Gustavo Ibarra

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

December 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

4 (4 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 400–700

Classification

Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 4 Buenard styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
600 SemiBold Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123

Buenard 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Buenard support?

Buenard 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 Buenard commercially?

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

Is Buenard free for commercial use?

Yes. Buenard 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 Buenard include?

Buenard includes 4 weights, from Regular (400) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 400 and 700 is available.

Does Buenard support Cyrillic?

No. Buenard supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Buenard?

Buenard was designed by Gustavo Ibarra. It was added to Google Fonts in December 2011.