Cubao Free Wide

Cubao Free Wide font.

Cubao Free Wide is a wide display font by Aaron Amar, offered as an OTF file under the SIL Open Font License 1.1.

About Cubao Free Wide Font

Cubao Free Wide is best approached as a headline and short-text font. Its name and single wide style point toward a broad display look, so it should work better for words that need presence than for long reading paragraphs. Use the preview tool to test your exact text, especially if you plan to use all caps, tight spacing, or very short labels.

The download includes one regular OTF font file. That makes it simple to install and test in common design apps, but it also means there are no separate bold, italic, or light weights to switch between. If you need a full type system, pair Cubao Free Wide with a plain sans serif for body copy and keep this font for titles, posters, banners, thumbnails, packaging mockups, or strong section headers.

Features

• Wide display style suited to short, high-impact text
• Single regular OTF font file for straightforward installation
• Licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1
• Created by Aaron Amar

Best Uses

• Posters and event graphics
• Large headings and hero titles
• Logo drafts and branding mockups
• Social media images and thumbnails
• Labels, badges, and short display text

License Information

Cubao Free Wide is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. The OFL allows use, embedding, modification, and redistribution under its terms, but the font software cannot be sold by itself. Modified versions must also follow the OFL, and reserved font name rules apply.

Designer and Foundry

Cubao Free Wide is credited to Aaron Amar, with the designer link listed as http://be.net/aaronamar.

Usage Tips

Test spacing before using the font in finished artwork. Wide display fonts can need extra adjustment in tight layouts, small buttons, or multi-line headings. For cleaner pages, use Cubao Free Wide for the main visual text and choose a simpler companion font for paragraphs, captions, and navigation.

FAQ

Is Cubao Free Wide free to use?

Yes. It is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, which permits broad use under the license terms. Do not sell the font file by itself, and follow the OFL rules if you modify or redistribute it.

Can I use Cubao Free Wide for commercial projects?

The SIL Open Font License allows the font to be used in commercial work, as long as the license terms are followed. If you redistribute or modify the font software, read the OFL conditions carefully.

What file format is included?

The font is provided as an OTF file named Cubao-Free-Wide.otf.

Does Cubao Free Wide include bold or italic styles?

Only one regular style is listed. If you need bold, italic, or multiple weights, plan to pair it with another font family.

What is Cubao Free Wide best used for?

It is a practical choice for short display text such as posters, titles, banners, thumbnails, and logo drafts. For long paragraphs, use a more readable text font.