Overview
Martel is a libre font that features a clean and functional design, suitable for various applications. The font family includes multiple weights, with Devanagari glyphs designed by Dan Reynolds, while the Latin script is inspired by the Merriweather fonts.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended and Devanagari, making it suitable for internationally oriented designs and text.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, Supporting a wide range of uses from long-form text to headings and titles.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Martel was developed by Dan Reynolds as part of a libre font project initiated in 2008 at the University of Reading. The objective was to create a versatile typeface family that accommodates both Latin and Devanagari scripts, catering to diverse typographic needs.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Devanagari | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Light (200) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Extra Bold (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
| Black (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | अआकगण |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Dan Reynolds |
| Official Link | http://www.typeoff.de/ http://github.com/typeoff/%5D%20%5B@typeoff https://twitter.com/typeoff |

