The dark font

The dark is a serif font designed by Luis Jaramillo and published by LJ-Design Studios. 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.

The dark Font Details

• Designer: Luis Jaramillo
• Publisher: LJ-Design Studios
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Glyphs: 236
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• Version: 1.00
• Download: Free ZIP with one font file

What You Can Type With The dark

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means The dark can handle full sentences, dates and prices. 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.

Where The dark Works Best

The dark is a natural fit 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.

The dark Font FAQs

Is The dark font free to download?

Yes. You can download The dark for free from this page as a ZIP file with one font file. 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.

How do I install The dark 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. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up The dark.

Can I use The dark in Canva?

Yes, if you have Canva Pro, Teams or another plan that allows font uploads. Go to Brand Kit, choose Upload a font, and pick the .ttf or .otf file from the ZIP. Free Canva accounts can't upload fonts.

Does The dark work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Once The dark is installed on your computer, it shows up in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cricut Design Space and most other desktop apps, right alongside your other fonts. If you don't see it, restart the app.

Does The dark support accented letters?

Yes. The dark 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 The dark?

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