Markazi Text
Markazi Text is an Arabic and Latin text family inspired by Tim Holloway's Markazi typeface, begun as a joint University of Reading and Google project. Its compact Latin serif by Florian Runge echoes the Arabic, in four weights.
- Designed by
- Borna Izadpanah, Florian Runge, Fiona Ross
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 4 weights
Font Pairings with Markazi Text
- Palanquin + Markazi Text
- Palanquin Dark + Markazi Text
- Secular One + Markazi Text
- ADLaM Display + Markazi Text
- Arya + Markazi Text
- Markazi Text + Sarabun
- Akatab + Markazi Text
- Narnoor + Markazi Text
- Menbere + Markazi Text
- Markazi Text + FreeSans
- Zain + Markazi Text
- Markazi Text + Miedinger
- Markazi Text + Markazi Text
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Markazi Text FAQ
Is Markazi Text free for commercial use?
Yes. Markazi Text 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 Markazi Text on Google Fonts?
Yes — Markazi Text is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Markazi Text?
You can download Markazi Text 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 Markazi Text?
Markazi Text 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 Markazi Text, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Markazi Text best used for?
Markazi Text is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.