Overview
Karla is a grotesque sans serif typeface that showcases a modern aesthetic with geometric influences. Its design includes a range of weights, allowing for flexibility in various typographic settings.
Supports Latin and Latin Extended, making it suitable for internationally oriented designs and text.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, including Italic styles, Suitable for various use cases, from explanatory text to body copy and headings.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Karla was designed by Jonny Pinhorn, who aimed to create a versatile typeface that meets the needs of contemporary design. The expansion to a variable font reflects a commitment to supporting a wide array of European languages.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Light (200) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Extra Bold (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (200) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
| Italic (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonny Pinhorn |
| Official Link | http://jonnypinhorn.co.uk/ https://github.com/jonpinhorn https://twitter.com/jonpinhorn_type |

