DejaVu Serif
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DejaVu Serif is a sturdy, readable serif typeface built on the foundation of Bitstream Vera Serif, expanded with a much broader character set to support a wide range of languages and scripts. Its letterforms are solid and conventional, with moderate stroke contrast, well-defined serifs, and proportions that sit comfortably in the traditional book typography range. It does not draw attention to itself, which is both its strength and its limitation for branding purposes. The overall impression is neutral and reliable rather than distinctive or expressive.
DejaVu Serif works well as body text in technical documentation, academic papers, and open-source software projects where broad Unicode support is a practical requirement rather than an afterthought. It is a reasonable choice for PDF reports or printed materials where a dependable serif is needed without licensing concerns, since it is freely available under a permissive license. It also fits comfortably in e-reader or low-budget publishing contexts where consistency across devices and operating systems matters more than typographic flair.
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DejaVu Serif at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 DejaVu Serif styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
DejaVu Serif character map
Which languages does DejaVu Serif support?
DejaVu Serif includes one character set:
- 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 DejaVu Serif commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. DejaVu Serif 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.