Gemunu Libre is a versatile typeface family that comes in five weights, from ExtraLight to ExtraBold. Each font supports the complete Sinhala script and includes a Latin companion designed by Sol Matas to harmonize seamlessly with the Sinhala.
The Latin design reflects the modular, slightly condensed construction of the Sinhala, with letterforms based on a square structure softened by rounded corners and a large x-height—achieving a cohesive visual language across scripts.
The project was funded by Google Fonts and led by Mooniak, a collaborative collective of designers based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It began in cooperation with Mr. Pushpananda Ekanayake, the original designer of the FM Gemunu font, and evolved through an international collaboration that brought together technical and cultural expertise.
Gemunu Libre is designed for clarity and impact, making it an excellent choice for bilingual or multilingual design, editorial work, and user interfaces.