Kapakana
Kousuke Nagai · Handwriting · 2 styles · variable · ✓ OFL
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Styles and weights
Web preview shows the Regular cut. The download includes every listed weight.
Character set
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Subsets included: japanese, latin, latin-ext
About Kapakana
Kapakana is a handwriting typeface designed by Kousuke Nagai, published as an open-source font in 2025. It carries formal calligraphic strokes and a distinctly vintage character, which shapes where it works best. The family ships 2 styles and is available as a variable font, so any weight in between is available too.
Language support extends beyond basic Latin to japanese, latin-ext. Because Kapakana is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, you can use it in commercial work without buying anything or crediting anyone in the design itself.
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Questions
Is Kapakana free for commercial use?
Yes. Kapakana is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, which permits commercial use in client work, products for sale, advertising, web and app embedding. There are no royalties and no attribution requirement in your designs.
Can I use Kapakana in a logo?
Yes. The SIL Open Font License 1.1 allows logo use, including logos you register as trademarks. The licence covers the font software; your logo design remains entirely yours.
Do I need to credit Kousuke Nagai when using Kapakana?
No. Attribution is not required in designs, websites, or products. The only rule that ever applies: if you redistribute the font files themselves, keep the licence file with them.
How many styles does Kapakana have?
Kapakana includes 2 styles: Light, Regular. It is also a variable font, so any weight in between is available.
What languages does Kapakana support?
Character sets included: japanese, latin, latin-ext. Check the character-set preview on this page before committing to a multilingual project.