Gemunu Libre

sans-serif · Designed by Mooniak

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Gemunu Libre is a sans-serif typeface with roots in the Sinhala script tradition, adapted into a Latin design that carries a distinctive geometric structure with slightly condensed proportions. Its letterforms have a clean, upright stance with subtle optical adjustments that give it a sense of rhythm and visual tension without feeling rigid. The weight range spans from light to bold, making it versatile across sizes while maintaining a consistent character. It reads as modern and purposeful, with just enough personality to stand out from generic geometric sans-serifs.

This font works well for cultural institutions, museums, or organizations that want a typographic identity that feels global and considered rather than generic. Its condensed nature makes it useful for editorial headlines where space is at a premium but visual impact still matters. It also fits well in app or web UI contexts where headers or navigation labels need to be legible at small sizes without disappearing into the background.

Best suited for: Consider Gemunu Libre for editorial layouts, cultural branding, app interfaces, and navigation systems where condensed proportions and legibility at multiple scales are priorities.

Design considerations: The seven-weight range from 200 to 800 supports flexible typographic hierarchies across digital and print contexts. Its geometric structure with Sinhala-influenced character suggests thoughtful application in projects seeking visual distinction while maintaining contemporary clarity.

Pairing guidance: Pair Gemunu Libre's geometric sans-serif with Playfair Display for sophisticated editorial contrast between headlines and display text, Lora for warm body copy and extended reading passages, or Space Mono for technical content, code blocks, or UI elements requiring monospaced consistency.

Pairs well with

Playfair Display Lora Space Mono

Gemunu Libre at a glance

Designer

Mooniak

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

May 2017

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

7 (7 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 200–800

Classification

Sans Serif · Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 7 Gemunu Libre styles

Weight Name Upright
200 ExtraLight Aa Bb Gg 123
300 Light Aa Bb Gg 123
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
600 SemiBold Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123
800 ExtraBold Aa Bb Gg 123

Gemunu Libre 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 Gemunu Libre support?

Gemunu Libre 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
  • Sinhala

It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.

Can I use Gemunu Libre commercially?

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

Is Gemunu Libre free for commercial use?

Yes. Gemunu Libre 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 Gemunu Libre include?

Gemunu Libre includes 7 weights, from ExtraLight (200) to ExtraBold (800). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 200 and 800 is available.

Does Gemunu Libre support Cyrillic?

No. Gemunu Libre supports Latin, Latin Extended and Sinhala, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Gemunu Libre?

Gemunu Libre was designed by Mooniak. It was added to Google Fonts in May 2017.