Benne
Benne is a Kannada text font by John Harrington, designed to harmonise with EB Garamond. Its Latin has that classic Garamond grace, in one weight for bookish titles and passages.
- Designed by
- John Harrington
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Benne FAQ
Is Benne free for commercial use?
Yes. Benne 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 Benne on Google Fonts?
Yes — Benne is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Benne?
You can download Benne 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 Benne?
Benne 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 Benne, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Benne best used for?
Benne is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.