Darker Grotesque
Darker Grotesque is a contemporary grotesque sans serif by Gabriel Lam, inspired by post-modern and brutalist type trends, with a small lowercase and tight curves. It sets small on the line, so size it up for editorial headlines and fashion layouts.
- Designed by
- Gabriel Lam, ViệtAnh Nguyễn
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 7 weights
- License
- Open Source
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Darker Grotesque FAQ
Is Darker Grotesque free for commercial use?
Yes. Darker Grotesque 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 Darker Grotesque on Google Fonts?
Yes — Darker Grotesque is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Darker Grotesque?
You can download Darker Grotesque 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 Darker Grotesque?
Darker Grotesque 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 Darker Grotesque, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Darker Grotesque best used for?
Darker Grotesque is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.