Jaro
Type with Purpose
Good typography guides attention, improves understanding, and makes communication effortless.
The Anatomy of a Typeface
By FontSide · June 2026
Every typeface is a system of decisions — about stroke contrast, x-height, spacing, and rhythm. The best ones feel invisible: you stop seeing the letters and start hearing the voice behind them. That transparency is the hardest thing to design.
A high x-height opens up the counters and makes small text breathe. Tight tracking pulls a headline together; loose tracking gives a caption room to exhale. None of these choices are accidents — they are arguments about how reading should feel.
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Package Manager
The recommended way to use fonts in modern web projects.
1. Install Package
pnpm add @fontsource-variable/jaro 2. Import in App
import '@fontsource-variable/jaro/wght.css'; 3. CSS Usage
body {
font-family: "Jaro Variable", sans-serif;
} Google Fonts CDN
Use Google's CDN to embed the fonts directly via HTML.
HTML <head>
<!-- Please select at least one weight and style --> Fontsource CDN
Skip the build step by adding this directly to your global CSS file.
Global CSS
/* jaro-latin-wght-normal */
@font-face {
font-family: "Jaro Variable";
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
font-weight: 100 900;
src: url(https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/fontsource/fonts/jaro:vf@latest/latin-wght-normal.woff2)
format("woff2-variations");
} Background & Story
Jaro, a global display typeface crafted by Agyei Archer, draws its inspiration from the artistic legacy of Jaroslav Benda. With a nod to Benda's renowned work, this font stands as a testament to his influence on modern design.
Distinctive in its versatility, Jaro boasts a variable style, offering a spectrum of possibilities for creative expression. Its optical size axis ensures legibility across a range of scales, from grand displays to fine print.
In the realm of typography, Jaro emerges as a bridge between tradition and innovation, embodying the timeless elegance of Benda's craftsmanship while embracing the technological advancements of today. With each stroke, Jaro invites users to explore the intersection of artistry and functionality, making it a cherished asset for designers worldwide.
To contribute, please see github.com/agyeiarcher/Jaro.
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Install
pnpm add @fontsource-variable/jaro Designed by
Agyei Archer, Céline Hurka, Mirko Velimirović
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License
OFL-1.1