Rufina
serif · Designed by Martin Sommaruga
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Rufina is a serif typeface with a strong vertical axis and high contrast between thick and thin strokes. It draws from classic Latin letterforms with a slightly condensed structure that gives it a dignified, upright stance. The serifs are sharp and precise, lending the typeface a refined quality without feeling overly ornate. It reads as serious and elegant, with enough personality to stand out in display sizes while still maintaining clarity and structure.
Rufina works well as a display or heading font for editorial projects such as literary magazines, book covers, and long-form journalism where a classic serif presence is needed without the heaviness of older traditional typefaces. It suits premium branding for fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands that want a timeless feel rooted in print tradition. It also fits well in cultural institution contexts like museum websites, gallery signage, or theater programs where a sense of cultural authority matters.
Best suited for: Consider Rufina for editorial headers, book typography, premium branding materials, and cultural institution communications where classical serif presence enhances authority and sophistication.
Design considerations: Rufina's high contrast and vertical emphasis work effectively at larger display sizes, though the two available weights offer limited flexibility for extensive typographic hierarchies. The condensed structure maintains legibility while projecting formality, making it well-suited for contexts prioritizing elegance over casual approachability.
Pairing guidance: Pair Rufina with Playfair Display to reinforce editorial sophistication through complementary serif contrast, Lato to balance classical serif presence with contemporary sans-serif clarity for mixed-content layouts, or Dancing Script to introduce expressive personality while maintaining the refined tone Rufina establishes.
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Rufina at a glance
Martin Sommaruga
SIL Open Font License 1.1
October 2012
September 2025
2 (2 weights)
Serif · Display
2
Google Fonts
All 2 Rufina styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Rufina character map
Which languages does Rufina support?
Rufina 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 Rufina commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Rufina 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.