Savate
Savate is a humanist sans serif with reverse contrast, named after the French martial art for its sense of motion. Its horizontal strokes carry the weight, which makes headlines look like they are swinging, so use it where energy matters more than calm.
- Designed by
- Max Esnée
- Foundry
- Plomb Type
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 8 weights
Font Pairings with Savate
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Savate FAQ
Is Savate free for commercial use?
Yes. Savate 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 Savate on Google Fonts?
Yes — Savate is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Savate?
You can download Savate 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 Savate?
Savate 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 Savate, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Savate best used for?
Savate is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.