Ghibli Font

Ghibli is a serif font created by Eyad Al-Samman and released through 'MyFonts', Bitstream Inc (2015). It has the traditional, bookish feel of type you see in novels, newspapers and long-established brands. The free download includes two styles, and you can try every one of them with your own text in the preview above.

In the notes inside the font file, Eyad Al-Samman describes it like this: “The word ‘Ghibli’ per se refers to a Saharan hot and dry wind commonly known as the Sirocco.”

Ghibli Font Details

• Designer: Eyad Al-Samman
• Publisher: 'MyFonts', Bitstream Inc
• Year: 2015 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 2 (Regular and Bold)
• Weights: Regular (400) to Bold (700)
• Glyphs: 705 in the Regular style
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• Extra characters: 5 copy-and-paste alternates (Private Use Area)
• Kerning: None in the file
• Version: 2.0
• Download: Free ZIP (121.5 KB) with two OTF files

What You Can Type With Ghibli

With complete upper and lowercase letters and all ten digits, Ghibli is ready for real wording, not just a single headline. Everyday marks like &, !, ? and @ are there too. Thanks to its accented letters, it also works for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, not just English.

How to Use the Alternate Letters in Ghibli

Its 5 alternates are stored as separate characters, so you can copy them from Character Map on Windows or Font Book on a Mac and paste them anywhere, including Cricut Design Space and Canva.

Where Ghibli Works Best

Designers usually reach for fonts like Ghibli when they're making book covers, magazine headlines and classic branding. The file has no kerning data, so in logos and big titles check pairs like AV, To and Wa and tighten the spacing by hand. Serif fonts shine in headlines and printed text. For long paragraphs on phones, check that it still reads well at small sizes. Because the family has more than one style, you can mix them in a single design for headings, subheadings and highlights.

Ghibli Font FAQs

Is Ghibli font free to download?

Yes. You can download Ghibli for free from this page: free ZIP (121.5 KB) with two OTF files. Free to download doesn't always mean free for business use, so check the license section on this page before you use it in anything you sell.

Who designed Ghibli font?

Ghibli was designed by Eyad Al-Samman and published by 'MyFonts', Bitstream Inc. The copyright line inside the font is dated 2015.

How do I install Ghibli on Windows or Mac?

Extract the ZIP file, then open the font file inside it. Click Install on Windows or Install Font on a Mac. The ZIP contains OTF files, which work on Windows, Mac and in every major design app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Ghibli.

How do I get the alternate letters and swashes in Ghibli?

The 5 alternates are separate characters, so copy them from Character Map on Windows or Font Book on a Mac and paste them into your text. This works in Cricut Design Space and Canva too.

Can I use Ghibli 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 Ghibli support accented letters?

Yes. Ghibli 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 Ghibli?

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