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Akshar font pairings

Fonts that go with Akshar — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif5 weightsVariableby Tall Chai
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Akshar is a free sans serif typeface designed by Tall Chai, added to Google Fonts in 2022.

It comes in 5 weights, and is a variable font with CTRS and weight axes.

It is the #538 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Devanagari, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

With 5 weights, Akshar is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Akshar

Make something people love

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HPlayfair DisplayBAkshareditorial→

A classic contrast: Playfair Display's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akshar's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

The future of small business

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HMerriweatherBAkshareditorial→

A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akshar's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Stories worth reading slowly

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HArvoBAksharfriendly→

A classic contrast: Arvo's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akshar's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Where craft meets code

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HAksharBDominemoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Akshar keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Domine's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Stories worth reading slowly

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HAksharBBodoni Modamoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Akshar keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bodoni Moda's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Try Akshar in the pairing tool →

How to use Akshar on your website

HTML — paste in <head>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Akshar:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Akshar', sans-serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Akshar free for commercial use?

Yes. Akshar is distributed through Google Fonts under an open-source licence, so you can use it for free in personal and commercial projects, including websites, apps, logos and print.

What fonts go well with Akshar?

Good matches for Akshar include Playfair Display, Merriweather, Arvo and Domine. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Akshar a variable font?

Yes. Akshar is a variable font with CTRS (0–100) and weight (300–700) axes.

Who designed Akshar?

Akshar was designed by Tall Chai.