Gulzar
Gulzar is a contemporary Urdu Nasta'liq typeface led by Borna Izadpanah, with a Latin counterpart designed by Alice Savoie. It was made for Urdu readers on screens and in print, and its Latin is a classic text serif in one weight.
- Designed by
- Borna Izadpanah, Fiona Ross, Alice Savoie, Simon Cozens
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Gulzar FAQ
Is Gulzar free for commercial use?
Yes. Gulzar 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 Gulzar on Google Fonts?
Yes — Gulzar is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Gulzar?
You can download Gulzar 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 Gulzar?
Gulzar 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 Gulzar, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Gulzar best used for?
Gulzar is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.