Basteleur
Basteleur is a sharp, high-contrast display serif with spiky, calligraphic details, in a Moonlight and a Bold weight. Use it for expressive headlines and covers, where its points have room to show.
- Designed by
- Keussel
- Foundry
- Velvetyne
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 2 weights
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
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Basteleur FAQ
Is Basteleur free for commercial use?
Basteleur is available from Velvetyne for free. Check the license bundled with the download for the exact commercial-use terms before shipping.
Is Basteleur on Google Fonts?
Basteleur isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Velvetyne.
How do I download Basteleur?
You can download Basteleur for free directly from Velvetyne. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Basteleur?
Basteleur 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 Basteleur, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Basteleur best used for?
Basteleur is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.