Bitter

Serif slab-serif by Huerta Tipografica #74 on Google Fonts
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About Bitter

Bitter is a slab-serif designed by Huerta Tipográfica specifically for on-screen reading, with robust serifs and generous ink traps that maintain legibility at small sizes. The variable wght axis allows subtle weight adjustments without sacrificing the type's sturdy editorial character. Cyrillic and Vietnamese script support make it a strong choice for international news and publishing platforms.

Design Analysis

Bitter is a contemporary slab serif designed specifically for comfortable on-screen reading at typical body text sizes. Its large x-height, sturdy slab serifs, and wide proportions create a robust framework that renders clearly on low-DPI displays. The design adds personality through subtle wedge-shaped serifs and slightly flared stroke terminals.

Recommended Use Cases

A practical slab serif for content-heavy websites, news platforms, and reading apps where readability trumps refinement. Pairs well with lighter sans-serifs like Nunito Sans or Mulish for secondary text.

Character Map

AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm
NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz
0123456789
!@#$%^&*()_+-=[]{}|;':",.<>?

Weight Waterfall (9)

100 Thin
200 ExtraLight
300 Light
400 Regular
500 Medium
600 SemiBold
700 Bold
800 ExtraBold
900 Black

How to Use

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bitter:wght@100;200;300;500;600;700;800;900;400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bitter:wght@100;200;300;500;600;700;800;900;400&display=swap');
font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
brew install --cask font-bitter

Details

Category
Serif
Style
slab-serif
Weights
9
Italic
✓
Korean
✗
Designer
Huerta Tipografica
License
OFL
Version
Popularity
#74
Downloads
186

License Usage

Web useAllowed
PrintAllowed
Video / BroadcastAllowed
PackagingAllowed
App embeddingAllowed
Brand / LogoAllowed
ModificationAllowed

OFL — Free for personal & commercial use

Language Support

cyrillic cyrillic-ext latin latin-ext vietnamese

Best For

body_text editorial web_apps headers

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Typography Concepts

  • Slab Serif

    Serif typefaces with thick, block-like rectangular serifs. Strong visual presence for headlines, UI elements, and branding.

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