Gabriela

Replaces: Cotford (60%) | OFL-1.1 | Updated: Apr 2026

About Gabriela

Classification
serif
Weights
400
Features
Standard
SIL Open Font License 1.1

Free to use, modify, and distribute. Can be used commercially without attribution.

What's allowed?
  • Client work
  • SaaS / Web apps
  • YouTube / Video
  • Sell products
  • Print materials

Note: Derivative fonts must use the same license.

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Get Gabriela Free ↗

Gabriela is a display serif on Google Fonts with elegant, slightly decorative letterforms. Its single weight (Regular) features warm, flowing strokes and subtle ornamental details that give it a refined, feminine character.

Best Use Cases

Gabriela fits well in:

  • Lifestyle branding: Beauty, wellness, fashion, home decor
  • Event invitations: Weddings, galas, upscale events
  • Editorial headers: Magazine section titles, feature article headlines
  • Packaging: Premium product labels, artisan goods

Usage Tips

As a single-weight display font, Gabriela works best for headlines and short text at 24px+. Pair with a neutral sans-serif like Source Sans 3 or Lato for body text. The decorative details lose clarity below 18px, so keep it at display sizes for best results.

Is Gabriela on Google Fonts?

Yes, Gabriela is available for free on Google Fonts. Get Gabriela on Google Fonts ↗

Alternative For (3)

Gabriela is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:

#1 Cotford 60%
[Monotype] · serif

Decorative serif with elegant, flowing character

View all alternatives
#2 Escrow 55%
[Font Bureau] · serif

Decorative serif with warm, flowing strokes

View all alternatives
#3 Publico 58%
[Commercial Type] · serif

Decorative serif with elegant character

View all alternatives

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How to Use Gabriela

Copy these code snippets to quickly add Gabriela to your project.

Quick Start

CSS code for Gabriela

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Gabriela:wght@400&display=swap');