Podkova
Podkova is an even-stroke slab serif whose name is the Russian word for horseshoe, with diagonal stroke ends and wide proportions. It is clear at small sizes and has enough odd character for display, across five weights.
- Designed by
- Ilya Yudin, Alexei Vanyashin
- Foundry
- Cyreal
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 5 weights
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Podkova FAQ
Is Podkova free for commercial use?
Yes. Podkova 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 Podkova on Google Fonts?
Yes — Podkova is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Podkova?
You can download Podkova 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 Podkova?
Podkova 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 Podkova, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Podkova best used for?
Podkova is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.