Abel
Abel is a narrow, flat-sided sans serif by MADType, a modern take on a style once used for newspaper headlines and posters. It has one light weight with angled stroke ends, so use it for compact headings and labels and pair it with a fuller family.
- Foundry
- MADType
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
Font Pairings with Abel
Fonts similar to Abel
Abel FAQ
Is Abel free for commercial use?
Yes. Abel is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Abel on Google Fonts?
Yes — Abel is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Abel?
You can download Abel for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Abel?
Abel 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 Abel, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Abel best used for?
Abel is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.