Merriweather is a highly readable serif typeface designed by Eben Sorkin of Sorkin Type in 2010. Belonging to the Serif category, its sub-category is Transitional Serif, blending traditional proportions with modern clarity to ensure comfortable reading on screens and in print. With slightly condensed letterforms, moderate contrast, and sturdy serifs, Merriweather conveys warmth and professionalism while maintaining excellent legibility at small sizes. It is released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), making it free for both personal and commercial use, and is widely available through Google Fonts. Popular in web design, publishing, and editorial projects, Merriweather is often paired with its sans-serif companion, Merriweather Sans, for versatile typographic systems.
Designed by: Eben Sorkin
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