Mako
Mako is a minimal sans serif by Vernon Adams with slightly narrow, lightly flared letters. It has one weight, made to be used freely on the web, for clean headings and short text.
- Designed by
- Vernon Adams
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
Font Pairings with Mako
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Mako FAQ
Is Mako free for commercial use?
Yes. Mako 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 Mako on Google Fonts?
Yes — Mako is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Mako?
You can download Mako 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 Mako?
Mako 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 Mako, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Mako best used for?
Mako is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.