Chivo Mono
monospace · Designed by Omnibus-Type
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Chivo Mono is a clean, no-nonsense monospace typeface with a slightly condensed structure and consistent stroke weight that gives it a functional, technical feel. It sits somewhere between the utilitarian warmth of humanist sans-serifs and the precision of traditional coding fonts, making it more readable and approachable than most monospaced options without sacrificing its structured character. The letterforms have enough personality to stand out in display contexts while remaining grounded enough for extended reading in constrained environments.
Chivo Mono works well as the primary typeface for developer tools, documentation sites, and technical dashboards where a monospace choice signals precision and professionalism. It is a solid pick for code blocks and terminal-style UI elements within larger product interfaces, especially when you want those elements to feel intentional rather than like an afterthought. Brands in the fintech, SaaS, or data analytics space can also use it for labeling, data display, and interface copy where consistent character width helps with alignment and scanability.
Best suited for: Consider Chivo Mono for code samples, technical documentation, data displays, labels, and identity systems that benefit from evenly spaced characters.
Design considerations: This ProFont page provides 18 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 Sora for body copy, navigation, or interface text, Source Serif 4 for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and Space Grotesk for body copy, navigation, or interface text, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Chivo Mono.
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Chivo Mono at a glance
Omnibus-Type
SIL Open Font License 1.1
November 2022
September 2025
18 (9 weights + italics)
Yes: weight 100–900
Monospace
3
Google Fonts
All 18 Chivo Mono styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Chivo Mono character map
Which languages does Chivo Mono support?
Chivo Mono includes 3 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
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Chivo Mono commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Chivo Mono 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.