Lusitana
Lusitana is a serif by Ana Paula Megda inspired by the type in the 1572 first edition of The Lusiads, the Portuguese epic poem by Luís Vaz de Camões. It was made for long texts at small sizes, with two weights and no italic.
- Designed by
- Ana Paula Megda
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 2 weights
Font Pairings with Lusitana
- Mala Tempora Currunt + Lusitana
- King James 1611 + Lusitana
- Fjalla One + Lusitana
- Cabin + Lusitana
- Jakob + Lusitana
- Cabin Condensed + Lusitana
- Paytone One + Lusitana
- Rammetto One + Lusitana
- Hammersmith One + Lusitana
- Francois One + Lusitana
- Abordage + Lusitana
- Excessive + Lusitana
- Tilt Prism + Lusitana
- Squatina + Lusitana
- Lusitana + Merriweather Sans
- Lusitana + Cabin
- Lusitana + Ancizar Sans
- Lusitana + Raleway
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Lusitana FAQ
Is Lusitana free for commercial use?
Yes. Lusitana 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 Lusitana on Google Fonts?
Yes — Lusitana is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Lusitana?
You can download Lusitana 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 Lusitana?
Lusitana 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 Lusitana, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Lusitana best used for?
Lusitana is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.