Castoro
Castoro is a robust text serif from Tiro Typeworks, named after the North American beaver, that began as a blend of Dutch types from the 16th to 18th centuries. It has one weight plus an italic with a huge set of accents, for scholarly titles and short text.
- Designed by
- John Hudson, Paul Hanslow, Kaja Słojewska
- Foundry
- Tiro Typeworks
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
Font Pairings with Castoro
Fonts similar to Castoro
Castoro FAQ
Is Castoro free for commercial use?
Yes. Castoro 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 Castoro on Google Fonts?
Yes — Castoro is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Castoro?
You can download Castoro 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 Castoro?
Castoro 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 Castoro, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Castoro best used for?
Castoro is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.