Alkatra
Alkatra is a display family led by Suman Bhandary, inspired by wall graffiti in Bengal painted with a stick and tar. Its slanted, blobby letters come in four weights, so use it for posters, street food branding, and bold short lines.
- Designed by
- Suman Bhandary, Lewis McGuffie
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 4 weights
Font Pairings with Alkatra
Fonts similar to Alkatra
Alkatra FAQ
Is Alkatra free for commercial use?
Yes. Alkatra 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 Alkatra on Google Fonts?
Yes — Alkatra is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Alkatra?
You can download Alkatra 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 Alkatra?
Alkatra 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 Alkatra, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Alkatra best used for?
Alkatra is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.