Unna
serif · Designed by Omnibus-Type
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Unna is a serif typeface with a classical structure rooted in traditional book typography. It draws from old-style serif conventions, featuring moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, slightly bracketed serifs, and a calligraphic influence that keeps it warm without being decorative. The letterforms are well-proportioned and readable at medium to large sizes, with enough character to feel distinctive but not so much that it calls attention to itself. It reads as professional and grounded, leaning more literary than corporate.
Unna works well as a display or heading font for editorial projects such as online magazines, blogs, and long-form journalism sites where a refined but approachable tone is needed. It also suits book-related branding, publisher websites, or cultural institutions like libraries, museums, and galleries that want a traditional feel without looking stiff or dated. A third strong use case is personal portfolio sites for writers, photographers, or designers who want their typography to feel considered and humanistic rather than generic or trendy.
Best suited for: Editorial layouts, literary branding, and cultural institution websites that benefit from classical serif typography with readable warmth and professional refinement.
Design considerations: Unna's moderate stroke contrast and bracketed serifs work effectively across its four available weights and italic variants, supporting flexible typographic hierarchies. The typeface maintains legibility and character at both display and body sizes, making it adaptable for projects requiring consistent voice across multiple typographic roles.
Pairing guidance: Pair Unna with Raleway to balance classical serif warmth against clean, contemporary sans-serif geometry for modern editorial layouts; combine it with Lora for sophisticated serif-on-serif contrast that layers traditional voices; or use Playfair Display as a high-contrast display companion that amplifies Unna's literary character while maintaining serif family cohesion.
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Unna at a glance
Omnibus-Type
SIL Open Font License 1.1
July 2011
September 2025
4 (2 weights + italics)
Serif · Display
2
Google Fonts
All 4 Unna styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Unna character map
Which languages does Unna support?
Unna 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 Unna commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Unna 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.