Lato Webfont · 90 samples

Lato is a sans-serif font. It goes well with Montserrat, Roboto, Open Sans, Playfair Display, Proxima Nova, Vollkorn, Ubuntu, Bebas, Georgia and Roboto Slab. If you're thinking about using Lato then try 20px for headers. Give 18px a shot for content.

People commonly tag it as design, portfolio, modern, tech, agency, list, clean, writing, app and blog. You can get it from Font Squirrel, Google Web Fonts, Open Font Library and Typekit.

Examples Lato on its own

About Lato

Lato is a sans-serif typeface designed in 2010 by Łukasz Dziedzic for the Polish foundry tyPoland. It is a humanist design, with a geometric feel and a balanced, slightly condensed appearance. The font has a modern, yet friendly look, with rounded curves and a slight warmth that makes it stand out. It is versatile and highly legible, making it a great choice for both digital and print applications.

The character of Lato can be described as approachable and professional. It has a subtle sophistication that makes it suitable for a wide range of projects, from corporate websites to magazines, posters, and more. It is also a popular choice for logos, as its clean lines and balanced proportions give it a timeless quality. Lato is an excellent choice for web designers looking for a versatile, modern font with a friendly feel.

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In action 90 Lato samples

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