Chathura
sans-serif · Designed by Appaji Ambarisha Darbha
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Chathura is a lightweight sans-serif typeface with a clean, open structure and a notably condensed feel at certain weights. It has a modern, neutral character without being cold or mechanical. The letterforms are straightforward and legible, with consistent stroke widths that make it easy to read even at smaller sizes. It carries a quiet confidence rather than a loud personality, which makes it easy to work with across a range of design contexts. The available weights give designers enough range to create hierarchy without switching families.
Chathura works well in mobile and web UI design where space is limited and clarity is a priority, since its condensed proportions allow more text to fit without cramping. It is also a reasonable choice for dashboard interfaces or data-heavy applications where the font needs to stay out of the way of the content. For editorial use, particularly in digital magazines or content-heavy websites, Chathura can serve as a clean display or subheading font that keeps layouts tidy and scannable. Brands in the tech or productivity space that want a functional, no-fuss typographic identity would find it a practical option.
Best suited for: Consider Chathura for interfaces, navigation, landing pages, brand systems, and content layouts that benefit from a practical sans-serif foundation.
Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 5 available variants, giving the family room to establish emphasis and hierarchy without changing typefaces. Test the selected weights with real project copy, spacing, and line lengths before committing to the final layout.
Pairing guidance: Consider Raleway for body copy, navigation, or interface text, Merriweather for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and Caveat for an expressive accent or short callout, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Chathura.
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Chathura at a glance
Appaji Ambarisha Darbha
SIL Open Font License 1.1
June 2016
September 2025
5 (5 weights)
Sans Serif
2
Google Fonts
All 5 Chathura 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 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Chathura character map
Which languages does Chathura support?
Chathura includes 2 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Telugu: Telugu
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Chathura commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Chathura 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.