Chela One font

Chela One is a serif font created by Miguel Hernandez and released through LatinoType (2012). Small strokes at the ends of its letters (the serifs) give it a classic, trustworthy look. It's a free download, and you can try it with your own text in the preview above first.

Chela One Font Details

• Designer: Miguel Hernandez
• Publisher: LatinoType
• Year: 2012 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Weight: Regular (400)
• Glyphs: 249
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• Kerning: Built in
• Version: 1.001
• Download: Free ZIP (23.9 KB) with one TTF file

What You Can Type With Chela One

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Chela One can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Common punctuation such as &, !, ? and @ is included as well. It also has the accented letters you need for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.

Where Chela One Works Best

Think of Chela One for book covers, magazine headlines and classic branding. Serif fonts shine in headlines and printed text. For long paragraphs on phones, check that it still reads well at small sizes.

Chela One Font FAQs

Is Chela One font free to download?

Yes, Chela One is a free download here (free ZIP (23.9 KB) with one TTF file), no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

Who designed Chela One font?

Chela One was designed by Miguel Hernandez and published by LatinoType. The copyright line inside the font is dated 2012.

How do I install Chela One on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font. The ZIP contains TTF files, which work on Windows, Mac, Cricut and almost every app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Chela One.

Can I use Chela One in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Chela One support accented letters?

Yes. Chela One includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Chela One?

A neutral sans serif like Lato or Source Sans Pro is a safe partner for captions and smaller text.