Licensing & Core Factoid Summary
Rakkas is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Zeynep Akay, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-06.
About This Font
Rakkas is a distinctive Arabic and Latin display typeface designed by Zeynep Akay, blending bold, geometric sans-serif forms with a playful, hand-drawn aesthetic. Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), this font supports Latin, Greek, and Arabic scripts, making it a versatile choice for multilingual projects. Its sturdy, upright structure and rounded terminals give it a friendly yet confident personality, ideal for headlines, branding, and poster designs. Rakkas is available in a single Regular weight and TTF format, offering a unique visual voice for designers seeking an approachable, modern look with cross-script harmony.
Key Features
- Bold, geometric sans-serif design with hand-drawn character
- Supports Latin, Greek, and Arabic scripts for multilingual use
- Single Regular weight with consistent stroke contrast
- Rounded terminals and open counters enhance readability at display sizes
- Open-source license (OFL) allows free use, modification, and redistribution
Recommended Use Cases
Font Information
- Font Family
- Rakkas
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Zeynep Akay
- Foundry
- Zeynep Akay
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Regular
- File Size
- 0.13 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-06
Copyright
Copyright 2017 The Rakkas Project Authors (https://github.com/zeynepakay/Rakkas) This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL