Coustard

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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.

Coustard is a sturdy, old-style serif with thick strokes and a compact structure that gives it a grounded, no-nonsense feel. Its letterforms have a slightly vintage quality, reminiscent of early 20th century print typography, but without looking overly decorative or ornate. The contrast between thick and thin strokes is moderate, making it readable at larger sizes while still carrying enough character to stand out. It leans toward the traditional side but works in contemporary contexts without feeling out of place.

Coustard works well as a display or heading font for food and beverage brands, particularly those aiming for a crafted or artisanal identity, since its weight and texture suggest quality without pretension. It suits editorial projects like magazine covers, print layouts, or blog headers where a strong typographic anchor is needed. It also fits well in heritage or lifestyle branding, such as outdoor gear, independent retail, or small-batch products, where a slightly retro serif communicates authenticity and durability rather than sleekness.

Best suited for: Consider Coustard for display applications in food and beverage branding, editorial layouts, heritage product packaging, and lifestyle marketing where a crafted, authoritative serif presence enhances perceived quality.

Design considerations: Available in regular and 900 weight variants, Coustard's moderate stroke contrast supports legibility at display sizes while maintaining distinctive character. Its compact structure and vintage-inflected letterforms work effectively as a typographic anchor in layouts that benefit from traditional serif presence without ornamental excess.

Pairing guidance: Pair Coustard with Playfair Display to layer serif sophistication across hierarchy, use Lato as a neutral sans-serif counterpoint for body text or secondary information, or combine with Satisfy to introduce handwritten warmth for accent elements like signatures or featured quotes.

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Which languages does Coustard support?

Coustard 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 Coustard commercially?

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