Typography
Follow these font guidelines when representing HelloTalk across different channels and touchpoints.
Our Type
Font use changes based on writing language:
For Roman alphabet, Arabic, and Cyrillic:
Headers: Gellix is used sparingly and is reserved for standout text such as titles
Body text: SF Pro (in-app) and Inter (external)
For Korean, and Chinese and Japanese characters use HarmonyOS Sans SC
For Roman alphabet, Arabic, and Cyrillic:
Headers: Gellix is used sparingly and is reserved for standout text such as titles
Body text: SF Pro (in-app) and Inter (external)
For Korean, and Chinese and Japanese characters use HarmonyOS Sans SC
Gellix
Headline / Accent Type
Inter
App and text
HarmonyOS
Headline / Accent Type
Using Gellix
Use Gellix Bold for writing titles in English and other languages that use the roman alphabet.
Line spacing: 1/2 of the font height
Letter spacing: Use 2% letter spacing
Line spacing: 1/2 of the font height
Letter spacing: Use 2% letter spacing
Using Inter
Use Inter Medium for subheadings and all body text. This applies to English and all other languages that are written using the roman alphabet
Line spacing: Set to 130%. Gradually decrease line spacing as font size increases.
Letter Spacing: Set to 0%
Line spacing: Set to 130%. Gradually decrease line spacing as font size increases.
Letter Spacing: Set to 0%
Moments
Moments are public posts that let you engage with the entire community. Share an update or ask a question about language, culture, or travel for native speakers to see and comment on
Using HarmonyOS
Use HarmonyOS for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Title line spacing: 1/3 of the font height
Text line spacing: Set line spacing to 140%. Decrease the line spacing as the text size increases.
Letter spacing: Set to 2%
Title line spacing: 1/3 of the font height
Text line spacing: Set line spacing to 140%. Decrease the line spacing as the text size increases.
Letter spacing: Set to 2%
Font Combos
Use Gellix Bold for titles written with the roman alphabet. For subtitles and body text, use Inter. The font size of titles is generally 150% larger than the body text.
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean titles use HarmonyOS Bold. For subtitles and body text, use HarmonyOS Medium. The font size of the title is generally 150% larger than the main text.
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean titles use HarmonyOS Bold. For subtitles and body text, use HarmonyOS Medium. The font size of the title is generally 150% larger than the main text.
Talk to the World
Learn a language, explore new cultures, and make friends abroad
Language Exchange
HelloTalk is a cross-cultural communication platform to practice languages and make friends with people from around the world
与世界对话
HelloTalk是一个语言社交平台可以让你与世界各地的语言伙伴练习外语。
世界との対話
HelloTalk は、世界中の言語パートナーと外国語を練習できる言語ソーシャル プラットフォームです。
Please Do Not
· Use multiple fonts of different weights in the same sentence
· Keep too much spacing between words in a title or paragraph
· Use overly narrow letter spacing
· Use too much line spacing between sentences
· Do not use a font height ratio between the main text and the title that deviates significantly from 1:3
· Don't use Medium weight for titles, and bold weight for paragraphs
· Don't use more than two colors for titles and paragraphs.
