Abril Fatface
Designed by Veronika Burian and Jose Scaglione of TypeTogether, Abril Fatface draws inspiration from 19th-century British and French advertising poster typefaces, combining bold Didone proportions with refined thin serifs and elegant curves. Its high contrast and commanding weight make it a standout choice for headlines, logos, and editorial covers in fashion, publishing, and lifestyle branding. The Extended Latin character set supports over 50 languages, and it is part of the broader Abril family that spans text to display styles.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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About Abril Fatface
- Designer
- Veronika Burian, Jose Scaglione
- Foundry
- TypeTogether
- Released
- 2011
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
- Category
- Editorial Serif
- Recommended Weight
- 400
- Script Support
- Latin, Latin Extended
- Available Weights
- 400
Pairs Well With
Lato
Lato’s warm humanist proportions complement Abril Fatface’s bold Didone character, creating a classic editorial pairing with excellent readability.
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Open Sans provides a clean, neutral body text that lets Abril Fatface’s commanding display weight take center stage in headlines.
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Montserrat’s geometric confidence balances Abril Fatface’s flowing curves, producing a strong typographic hierarchy for modern editorial layouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Abril Fatface only come in a single weight?
Abril Fatface is the display-weight member of the broader Abril family, which includes text weights under Abril Text. Its single ultra-bold weight is specifically optimized for large headlines and titling where maximum visual impact is the goal.
Can Abril Fatface be used for body text?
Abril Fatface is designed exclusively for display use at large sizes. Its extreme thick-thin contrast and heavy weight make it difficult to read at body text sizes. For running text, pair it with a complementary sans-serif or use the Abril Text companion.
What historical style does Abril Fatface reference?
Abril Fatface draws from the Didone tradition of 19th-century British and French advertising poster typefaces. Its bold proportions, high contrast, and refined hairline serifs echo the dramatic display types used in Victorian-era posters and magazine covers.