Rakkas
Rakkas is a display typeface by Zeynep Akay for Arabic and Latin, with an Arabic inspired by Ruq'ah lettering on Egyptian movie posters of the 1950s and 60s. Its Latin gives blackletter an informal twist, in one heavy weight for playful headlines.
- Designed by
- Zeynep Akay
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Rakkas FAQ
Is Rakkas free for commercial use?
Yes. Rakkas 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 Rakkas on Google Fonts?
Yes — Rakkas is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Rakkas?
You can download Rakkas 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 Rakkas?
Rakkas 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 Rakkas, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Rakkas best used for?
Rakkas is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.