Kalnia

Designed by Frida Medrano

7 weights • Version 6 • On Google Fonts since 2023 • Popularity #720

Quick Summary

7

Styles

100-700

Weight Range

2

Variable axes

3

Languages / Subsets

Category
serif
Best for
textdisplay
Variable axes
WidthWeight
Scripts
Latin
Origin
Mexico
License
SIL Open Font License
Last updated
Sep 16, 2025

Š 2022 The Kalnia Project Authors

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About Kalnia Fonts

Kalnia is a variable font with weight and width axes designed with high contrast and refined terminals, drawing inspiration from the Victorian era. This historical period marked a transition from manual to machine production, and the 'fat face' style emerged—a bold and attention-grabbing typography used for poster headlines to stand out from traditional typefaces. Kalnia embodies the delicate and the boldness, bridging the gap between the old and the new. This display font family comprises a total of eight styles, making it a versatile choice for poster headlines and expressive design projects.

To contribute, see github.com/fridamedrano/Kalnia-Typeface


Who Designed Kalnia?

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Frida Medrano is a Mexican type and interaction designer currently based in San Fransisco, California. She is interested in design automation and exploration projects where code and design converge. She won the SOTA Catalyst Award in 2018 and has presented her work in forums like ATypI, TypeLab, TypeCon, IxDA, LetrĂĄstica, and TMX.

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