Thai font · PAID
DB Moment
ดีบี โมเมนต์
Information verified as of July 2026
Get DB Moment from the foundry →
How to install & use
- Windows — Download the .zip, unzip it, then right-click the .ttf/.otf file → “Install”.
- macOS — Double-click the .ttf/.otf file, then click “Install Font” in Font Book.
- Web — A webfont license from the foundry is required before embedding on a website.
Preview DB Moment
DB Moment is a foundry/desktop font, so it can’t be embedded as a free webfont for a live preview here. See the specimen above for the real letterforms, or load your own text into the Thai Font Tester to compare it against the free Google Fonts alternatives.
What DB Moment is
DB Moment is an informal Thai sans-serif from DB (Dear Book) that ships 14 styles, running the full weight ladder from UltraLight and Thin up to Bold and Black with matching italics. It is built for an expressive, gentle editorial voice rather than a rigid corporate one.
The catalogue frames each weight with a poetic Thai line — from “ขณะจิตของความอ่อนโยน” at UltraLight to “ยุคสมัยของความภาคภูมิ” at Black — signalling that the family is meant to carry mood, not just information.
The name (ดีบี โมเมนต์) captures that intent. DB (Dear Book), founded by Parinya Rojarayanond, is credited as Thailand’s first digital type foundry, established in the late 1980s.
Character design and tone
DB Moment is drawn for a soft, contemporary feel across an unusually deep weight range, so the same voice can whisper at UltraLight and assert at Black. The very light weights give it an editorial delicacy that most DB display faces lack.
Consonants like ก, ถ, and ภ keep even, gentle transitions that hold their character even at hairline weights. The Thin and UltraLight cuts suit large, quiet headlines and layered editorial spreads; the heavier cuts anchor a page. Italics add a warm lean.
The tone is emotive and lifestyle-leaning — a face chosen when the design wants feeling as much as clarity.
Weights and availability
DB Moment ships 14 styles — UltraLight, Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Black, each with an italic. It is sold from the DB Font catalogue, including a desktop bundle with the DB Metta family.
The font is commercial and not distributed free. Its wide ladder makes it usable as a complete headline-to-caption system on its own.
Best use cases
DB Moment suits emotive, editorial, and lifestyle work that leans on light weights and mood. Strong briefs:
- Lifestyle and wellness editorial spreads
- Book, magazine, and campaign headlines set light and large
- Fashion and beauty branding with a soft voice
- Poster work layering multiple weights of one family
- Bilingual Thai/English editorial layouts
Where it doesn’t fit: high-contrast advertising punch, and open-licence projects — use Anuphan or Kanit there.
Pairings
DB Moment pairs its light display weights with a sturdier body sans. Three pairings:
- DB Heavent — a compact DB workhorse for body copy under Moment headlines
- Sarabun — open-licensed Thai body sans for long text
- Anuphan — a calm Thai sans for a neutral secondary voice
Licensing
DB Moment is commercial proprietary software from DB (Dear Book), licensed per-user, per-application, or per web-font domain. Redistribution and embedding need separate terms. Confirm pricing on the DB Font catalogue page. For open-licensed alternatives with a soft Thai voice, see Anuphan and the font directory.
Frequently asked questions about DB Moment
Is DB Moment free to use?
No — DB Moment is a commercial typeface. You need to buy a license from DB (Dear Book) before using it in a project. Check the license tiers for desktop, web, and app use separately.
How many weights does DB Moment have?
DB Moment ships in 7 weights: UltraLight, Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, Black. Pick a heavier weight for display and headlines, and a Regular or lighter weight for body text and long-form reading.
Does DB Moment support Latin and English characters?
Yes — DB Moment includes a Latin character set alongside Thai, so it can set English and Thai in one typeface. That makes it a practical choice for bilingual branding, packaging, and UI.
Where can I download DB Moment?
Get DB Moment from DB (Dear Book). Use the download/license button at the top of this page for the official source — avoid third-party font sites, which often ship outdated or unlicensed files.
What fonts are similar to DB Moment?
The closest alternatives to DB Moment are Anuphan, Kanit, Noto Sans Thai. They share a similar style and use case, so they’re the first faces to compare if you need a different weight range, license, or price.
Who designed DB Moment?
DB Moment was designed by DB (Dear Book Design) at DB (Dear Book). Full designer credit and the primary source are listed at the bottom of this page.
Information verified as of July 2026
Sources
- DB Moment is a commercial Thai sans from DB (Dear Book) with 14 styles spanning UltraLight, Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold and Black plus italics.—DB Font official catalogue page for DB Moment (accessed Jul 16, 2026)
- DB (Dear Book Design), founded by Parinya Rojarayanond, was the first Thai digital type foundry, established in the late 1980s.—Luc Devroye type reference — DB Font (accessed Jul 16, 2026)