Aoboshi One
Serif
by Natsumi Matsuba
#966 on Google Fonts
Weight
About Aoboshi One
Aoboshi One by Natsumi Matsuba is a Japanese serif typeface with a refined, classical character rooted in traditional Mincho style, featuring sharp horizontal serifs, strong stroke contrast, and meticulous care for kanji composition. The full Japanese character set — including hiragana, katakana, and an extensive kanji collection — is supported alongside Latin. It suits literary publishing, cultural branding, and editorial design projects that seek to invoke the elegance of traditional Japanese print culture.
Character Map
AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm
NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
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NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
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Weight Waterfall (1)
400
Regular
How to Use
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Aoboshi+One:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Aoboshi+One:wght@400&display=swap');font-family: 'Aoboshi One', serif;brew install --cask font-aoboshi-oneOn this page
Details
- Category
- Serif
- Weights
- 1
- Italic
- ✗
- Korean
- ✗
- Designer
- Natsumi Matsuba
- License
- OFL
- Version
- Popularity
- #966
- Downloads
- 692
License Usage
| Web use | Allowed |
| Allowed | |
| Video / Broadcast | Allowed |
| Packaging | Allowed |
| App embedding | Allowed |
| Brand / Logo | Allowed |
| Modification | Allowed |
OFL — Free for personal & commercial use
Language Support
japanese
latin
latin-ext
Best For
body_text
editorial
headers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Aoboshi One font free for commercial use?
Yes — Aoboshi One is an open-source font, free to use in personal and commercial projects.
What type of typeface is Aoboshi One?
Aoboshi One is a Serif typeface.
What does Aoboshi One support?
Aoboshi One primarily supports japanese text.