Kalam
Kalam is a handwritten font with a steep slant, made to look like everyday notes written with a felt-tip or ballpoint pen. It has three weights and stays clear on screen, so use it for short personal messages, labels, and captions more than long reading.
- Foundry
- Indian Type Foundry
- Category
- handwriting
- Styles
- 5 weights
- License
- Open Source
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Kalam FAQ
Is Kalam free for commercial use?
Kalam is available from Fontshare for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Kalam on Google Fonts?
Kalam isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Fontshare.
How do I download Kalam?
You can download Kalam for free directly from Fontshare. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Kalam?
Kalam pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Kalam, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Kalam best used for?
Kalam is a handwriting typeface. It works well for user interfaces, marketing sites, product copy, and body text that needs to stay readable at small sizes.