Nokora

sans-serif · Designed by Danh Hong

Nokora: A quick movement of the enemy will jeopardize five gunboats

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Nokora is a Khmer script typeface designed for digital readability, with clean, open letterforms that prioritize legibility over decorative detail. It carries a neutral, functional personality suited to screen environments, with consistent stroke weights and well-spaced characters that make it accessible at both small and large sizes. While it was built primarily for the Khmer writing system, it includes Latin characters that maintain a similar understated, geometric quality. The overall tone is straightforward and modern without being cold.

Nokora works well in web and mobile applications that need to serve Khmer-speaking audiences, where reliable multilingual rendering is a practical requirement. It is a solid choice for government or NGO websites targeting Southeast Asian users, where clarity and accessibility matter more than stylistic personality. It also suits educational platforms or content-heavy portals that need a dependable workhorse font capable of handling both Khmer and Latin text without switching typefaces mid-page.

Best suited for: Multilingual digital interfaces, government and NGO websites, educational platforms, and content-heavy portals serving Khmer-speaking audiences where legibility and accessibility are priorities.

Design considerations: Nokora's nine weight options from 100 to 900 enable flexible typographic hierarchy across screen sizes and contexts. The typeface maintains consistent geometric proportions across its Khmer and Latin character sets, supporting seamless multilingual layouts without requiring typeface switches.

Pairing guidance: Pair Nokora with Oswald for contrasting headline impact, Noto Sans for expanded multilingual coverage and stylistic consistency, or Inconsolata to introduce monospace distinction in code blocks or technical content while preserving the functional aesthetic.

Pairs well with

Oswald Noto Sans Inconsolata

Nokora at a glance

Designer

Danh Hong

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

November 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

9 (9 weights)

Variable font

Yes: weight 100–900

Classification

Sans Serif

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 9 Nokora styles

Weight Name Upright
100 Thin Aa Bb Gg 123
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
900 Black Aa Bb Gg 123

Nokora 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 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Which languages does Nokora support?

Nokora includes 2 character sets:

  • Khmer: Khmer (Cambodian)
  • 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 Nokora commercially?

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

Is Nokora free for commercial use?

Yes. Nokora 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 Nokora include?

Nokora includes 9 weights, from Thin (100) to Black (900). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 100 and 900 is available.

Does Nokora support Cyrillic?

No. Nokora supports Khmer and Latin, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Nokora?

Nokora was designed by Danh Hong. It was added to Google Fonts in November 2011.