Arbutus Font

Free for Commercial Use
Designed by Karolina Lach

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Arbutus-Regular.ttf
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

About

Arbutus is a medium-contrast slab serif with squared slabs, faceted terminals, and subtle spikes that echo 19th‑century American wood type. Its generous letterspacing and open shapes keep words readable, even when you push the size down on labels or UI tiles, while the chunky structure stays visually strong on posters and signage. The overall impression is sturdy and decorative rather than neutral: it brings a vintage, slightly Tuscan flavor that works well for farmers’ market branding, coffee packaging, editorial section titles, and heritage-inspired restaurant graphics. If you need a calm, highly formal text face for reports or dense body copy, this font will feel too loud and ornamental.
Best For:
bold headlines
vintage-inspired posters
restaurant and café branding
product labels with character

Not Ideal For:
long paragraphs
formal corporate documents
minimalist UI copy
small legal text

Perfect for branding, logo, and packaging, with a artistic and display style.

License

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Free for commercial use
This font may be used in commercial design projects such as branding, advertising, and visual content. Usage rights may vary depending on the license terms. Please review the license details for specific restrictions.
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Free for personal use
You can also use this font freely in personal and non-commercial projects.
Arbutus Font is licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).
Arbutus Font is distributed under the OFL.txt. The full license document is included in the downloaded package.

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How to Use Arbutus Font

  1. Download the font file.
  2. Install it on your device (TTF or OTF format).
  3. Use it in your favorite design tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.

Arbutus Font FAQ

Q: Is this font free for commercial use?

A: This font is released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), which generally allows both personal and commercial use. Please review the license for specific conditions or contact the author if you have any questions.

Q: Can I use this font for logos or branding?

A: This font can typically be used for logos and branding, subject to the OFL terms. For further clarification, please contact the author.

Q: What file formats are included?

A: Most fonts include TTF or OTF files.