Karma
serif · Designed by Indian Type Foundry
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Karma is a serif typeface with roots in both Latin and Devanagari scripts, giving it a grounded, cross-cultural character. Its letterforms are sturdy without being heavy, with moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes that reads cleanly at a range of sizes. The overall feel is calm and readable, leaning traditional rather than contemporary, with enough warmth to avoid feeling stiff or institutional. It works well at display sizes but holds up reasonably in body text thanks to its balanced proportions and open counters.
Karma suits editorial projects where a dependable, classic serif is needed without the formality of something like Times New Roman. It works well for book or longform web content, particularly in projects that want to signal cultural depth or literary seriousness. It is also a practical choice for nonprofit or educational organizations that need a trustworthy, approachable identity without going the sans-serif route. Its multilingual foundation makes it worth considering for any project serving audiences across Latin and South Asian language contexts.
Best suited for: Consider Karma for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a 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 Playfair Display for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Source Sans 3 for body copy, navigation, or interface text, and Satisfy for an expressive accent or short callout, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Karma.
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Karma at a glance
Indian Type Foundry
SIL Open Font License 1.1
June 2014
September 2025
5 (5 weights)
Serif
3
Google Fonts
All 5 Karma styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Karma character map
Which languages does Karma support?
Karma includes 3 character sets:
- Devanagari: Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Sanskrit
- 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 Karma commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Karma 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.