Kreon

serif · Designed by Julia Petretta

Kreon: The five boxing wizards jump quickly

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Kreon is a slab serif typeface with a clean, geometric structure that balances traditional serif forms with a modern, slightly condensed build. Its letterforms are sturdy without feeling heavy, with consistent stroke widths and well-defined serifs that give it a reliable, straightforward appearance. It sits comfortably between classic and contemporary, making it readable at various sizes without looking stiff or overly formal. The overall personality is honest and grounded, with just enough character to stand out from generic serif options.

Kreon works well as a heading font for editorial and publishing contexts, particularly blogs, online magazines, or news-style websites where readability and a degree of visual authority matter. It is also a solid choice for branding projects that need a serif identity without leaning into luxury or old-style associations, such as small businesses, craft goods, or independent creative studios. Additionally, it performs well in book covers, packaging, and printed materials where a dependable slab serif is needed at display sizes.

Best suited for: Kreon suits editorial headers, branding for creative businesses, book covers, and packaging where a modern slab serif conveys reliability without formality.

Design considerations: The geometric structure and consistent stroke widths make Kreon effective across multiple weights from 300 to 700, supporting flexible typographic hierarchies. Its slightly condensed build and clean serifs work well in both digital and print contexts where straightforward readability is paired with subtle visual distinction.

Pairing guidance: Pair Kreon with Montserrat as a sans-serif counterpart for contemporary layouts, Lora as a serif alternative for body text or secondary headings, or Fira Mono to introduce monospace elements in technical or editorial designs.

Pairs well with

Montserrat Lora Fira Mono

Kreon at a glance

Designer

Julia Petretta

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

February 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

5 (5 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 300–700

Classification

Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 5 Kreon 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

Kreon 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 Kreon support?

Kreon 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 Kreon commercially?

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

Is Kreon free for commercial use?

Yes. Kreon 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 Kreon include?

Kreon includes 5 weights, from Light (300) to Bold (700). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 300 and 700 is available.

Does Kreon support Cyrillic?

No. Kreon supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Kreon?

Kreon was designed by Julia Petretta. It was added to Google Fonts in February 2011.