Ponomar

display · Designed by Aleksandr Andreev

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Ponomar is a display typeface rooted in Church Slavonic typographic traditions, giving it a distinctly historical and ceremonial character. Its letterforms carry a formal, upright structure with details that reference early Cyrillic and ecclesiastical printing conventions. The overall impression is serious and authoritative without feeling cold, with enough visual texture to draw attention at large sizes. It reads as heritage-driven and deliberate, suited for contexts where a sense of tradition, craft, or cultural depth is part of the message.

Given its strong visual identity, Ponomar works well for cultural institutions such as museums, archives, or historical societies that want their typography to reinforce their subject matter. It is a solid choice for editorial headings in publications focused on history, religion, philosophy, or Eastern European culture, where the type itself contributes to the editorial voice. It also fits niche branding projects, particularly for artisan producers, independent publishers, or organizations that want to signal authenticity and a connection to older craft traditions rather than contemporary trends.

Best suited for: Consider Ponomar for headlines, posters, covers, campaign graphics, and branding moments where short text needs a clear focal role.

Design considerations: This ProFont page provides one available variant, so typographic hierarchy will need to come primarily from size, spacing, color, or a supporting family. Test Ponomar with real project copy at the intended scale before using it across multiple text roles.

Pairing guidance: Consider Cormorant Garamond for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Crimson Pro for editorial headings or longer supporting text, and EB Garamond for editorial headings or longer supporting text, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Ponomar.

Pairs well with

Cormorant Garamond Crimson Pro EB Garamond

Ponomar at a glance

Designer

Aleksandr Andreev

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

February 2025

Last updated

May 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

3

Distributed via

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Ponomar styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

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

Cyrillic (sample)

А Б В Г Д Е Ж З И Й К Л М Н О П Р С Т У Ф Х Ц Ч Ш Щ Ъ Ы Ь Э Ю Я а б в г д е ж з и й к л м н

Cyrillic Extended (sample)

Ґ Є Ї Ў Ғ Қ Ң Ү Ұ Һ Ә Ө

Which languages does Ponomar support?

Ponomar includes 3 character sets:

  • Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Cyrillic-script languages
  • Cyrillic Extended: additional Cyrillic letters used in languages such as Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
  • Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages

Can I use Ponomar commercially?

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

Is Ponomar free for commercial use?

Yes. Ponomar 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 Ponomar include?

Ponomar comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Ponomar support Cyrillic?

Yes. Ponomar includes Cyrillic characters, so it works for Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Serbian text. It also supports Cyrillic Extended and Latin.

Who designed Ponomar?

Ponomar was designed by Aleksandr Andreev. It was added to Google Fonts in February 2025.