Today, we are going to talk some more about choosing fonts and making beautifully looking font combinations. You are not alone in the big world of design and drawing inspiration from other designer’s work is a great idea.

That being said, let’s take a look at the fonts that go together, and let’s help you pick the perfect font pairing for your website. In the meantime, check out the fonts that we chose for Amelia, our WordPress booking plugin, and maybe you will find your inspiration there!

Font Combinations: Basic Tips

Tip 1: Use font superfamilies

One of the easiest ways to find complementary fonts is by using fonts from the same superfamily. A font superfamily is a group of the fonts that fall into multiple classifications.

Most popular font superfamilies can be divided into 2 big categories; the font families grouped together for the same purpose; and the font families with the same letterforms.

For example, a popular superfamily based on the same letterform is Lucida (comprising Lucida Sans, Lucida Serif, Lucida Typewriter Sans, Lucida Typewriter Serif, and Lucida Math) while a notable superfamily based on the same purpose is Liberation (comprising Liberation Sans, Liberation Serif, and Liberation Mono)

Tip 2: Pair contrasting typefaces

Making a good font match isn’t always about finding similar fonts. On the contrary, you can use entirely different yet still complementary typefaces. Usually, the contrasting font matching involves serif and sans serif.

The best font combinations often don’t come in the form of overly similar fonts. For example, paring a serif with another serif is not the best idea.

One thing to keep in mind is establishing a clear hierarchy. This could be as simple as varying the size and weight of the same typeface. However, in cases like these, careful font matching is extremely important. If you have a display face packed with unique personality, you’ll need something more neutral to do the hard work.

Tip 3: Pair type sub-categories

Speaking of serif and sans serif, we are talking about two quite broad categories and each of them can be split into a number of sub-categories. For instance, Old Style serifs such as Bembo, Caslon, and Garamond will combine well with Humanist sans serifs, such as Gill Sans and Lucida Grande.

On the other hand, Transitional serifs have a stronger contrast between thick and thin strokes. For example, Bookman, Mrs. Eaves, Perpetua, and Times agree with Geometric sans serifs such as Avant Garde, Avenir, Century Gothic, Eurostile, Futura, and Univers.

How to use these combinations

Step 1: Embed the fonts into your website by adding the embed code as the first element in the < head > of your HTML document.

Step 2: Declare the fonts that will be used for body and headings in your styles.css file.

The Combinations

Now let’s talk about some popular font pairs that have proven themselves effective.

Mercury and Whitney

Whitney: clear for signage, compact for print.

Whitney is a popular font family that was originally created for the Whitney Museum in New York. It contends the demands of editorial typography as well as those of the public signage.

Mercury: high style meets high performance

Mercury Text is a font family of high performance and great style. It took 9 years to develop this type family, but the hard work put into it definitely paid off.

Adobe Garamond and Europa

Garamond-style typefaces are popular and often used, particularly for printing body text and book.

Europa is an independent font design that matches perfectly with Adobe Garamond.

Montserrat and Playfair Display

If you are looking for nice Google font pairings that are both bold and friendly, you should consider combining Montserrat and Work Sans.

Montserrat is one of the most popular fonts in its collection and it is perfect for modern websites as well as for some classic designs. It can easily be adapted to many different personalities.

Combining it with Playfair Display creates one of the most powerful Google font combinations.

Halant and Nunito Sans

If you are looking for an elegant serif typeface for attractive headlines, Halant should be the fort of your choice.

Combine it with Nunito Sans as a body font and you will get an elegant and minimal style that can work great for almost every website.

Tungsten and Open Sans

If you own a cheerful and youthful brand, you want your font pair to be bright, shiny, and friendly-looking as well.

Combining Tungsten for the headings with Open Sans for the body is an amazing combo for cases like this.

Anton and Work Sans

Combining Anton and Work Sans is one of the best font pairings for those who want to achieve kind of an elegant and high-end style.

Anton

In this combination, Anton should be used for the headings while Work Sans gives the modern look to the body. Together, they beautifully combine modernity and tradition.

Oswald and Cardo

If you want to create a strong impact with a powerful high contrast combination, combining Oswald and Cardo is the way to go. A condensed sans-serif in all caps for the headings and a classically styled serif for the body.

Oswald

Cardo

Yeseva One and Josefin Sans

If you want your website to have a retro, luxurious, or manuscript look, combining Yeseva One and Josefin Sans will be one of your favorite font combinations.

Use Yeseva One for headings to give the website kind of a classic vibe and then add the Josefin Sans body that beautifully fits the theme.

Yeseva One

Josefin Sans

Nixie One and Libre Baskerville

Nixie one is a perfect typeface for headlines but it needs to be softened up by combining it with another font for the text body. But which font to choose?

Well, Libre Baskerville, of course. The two make a beautiful font combination that is both contrasting and easy on the eyes.

Rubik and Karla

Google font Karla is a simple and clean font that pairs beautifully with Rubik.

Karla + Rubik give the website a super clean look that is very readable and perfect for tech blogs and similar websites.

Karla

Rubik

Playfair Display and Fauna One

Playfair Display and Fauna One pair beautifully and are usually used for feminine blogs or for news blog websites. They complement each other in all the right ways.

Oswald and Quattrocento 

Oswald is a great choice for those who want the headlines on the website to be outstanding irrespective of the weight of the font. It attracts the user’s attention instantly.

Combined with Quattrocento this is one of the best font combinations you could use for a modern and beautiful website design.

This font combo is commonly used by real estate agencies, attorneys, elite boutiques, and similar websites. It is also great for product description content as well as in highlighting the superior quality of the products.

Open Sans Condensed and Lora

The condensed version of Open Sans Google font is one of the a versatile font. When combined with Lora, the results are simply magical for website design.

Both fonts are clean and easy to read and when paired together, the combination is simple yet classy and beautiful. This is hands down one of the most popular free Google fonts combo.

No matter the type of website you are building, there isn’t much that can go wrong with this versatile combination. It works great for any blog site, the landing page of a website, business web page, web app, and so on.

Raleway and Roboto Slab

If you are looking for a classic and versatile combination of Google free fonts, look no more. Raleway and Roboto Slab is one of the most amazing font combinations you can use for web pages.

The two fonts are quite different but they complement each other beautifully. They create a strong and sort of magical impression and catch the user’s attention immediately.

This is one of the best Google font combinations for elite e-commerce sites for products such as upscale jewelry, designer clothing, and similar. Both fonts can be used interchangeably as headlines and body texts. Try out different options with this combo and see which works best for your website design and your brand.

Roboto and Roboto Condensed

If you like Roboto, you should check out one of the web designers’ favorite font combinations; Roboto + Roboto Condensed.

It is simple, clean, elegant, and easy to read. The combination is so versatile it can work great with all kinds of websites.

It works great for any tech start-up company, a contemporary small-scale business venture, and similar. It will pair lovely with any brand identity with a massive value in the future.

Playfair Display and Source Sans Pro

Playfair Display is believed to have its inspiration from the 18th-century letterforms and it maintained a dose of its old charm, but with a modern touch to it.

But instead of combining two similar fonts, Playfair Display pairs well with futuristic and modern fonts such as Source Sans Pro. This is one of the good font pairings that are creative but still practical and easy to read.

This Playfair Display font pairing gives a personal touch to taglines and product descriptions and it is apt for web pages that deal with products and graphic design services. The combination of the old charm and the modern design immediately catches the user’s attention in all the right ways.

Quicksand (Medium + Light)

Sometimes, all it takes is combining two different versions of the same font to create a powerful type combination. One of those great font combinations is composed of Medium Quicksand for headings and Light Quicksand for the body text.

Quicksand is a geometric display sans-serif with rounded terminals, which makes it a user-friendly and easy to read. If you combine it with bright and shiny colors, you will get a modern and edgy look.

Abril Fatface and Roboto

If you are looking for a fashionable and chic typography combo, consider using Abril Fatface + Roboto.

As said by Abril Fatface’s authors: “The thin serifs and clean curves lend the typeface a refined touch that gives any headline an elegant appearance”.

Roboto balances out the entire design and gives it that friendly and stylish overall look that you want in a well designed modern website.

Enriqueta and Droid Serif

When combining Enriqueta and Droid Serif, Enriqueta should be used for headlines while the Droid Sans will beautifully balance the overall look when used for the text body.

The two fonts are quite different and they create a beautiful contrast that is powerful yet elegant.

Alegreya and Alegreya Sans

The combination of Alegreya and Alegreya Sans looks stunning. 

Alegreya

The Alegreya and Alegreya Sans combo gives a practical approach for the web page contents. And while it is easy to read and understand, the combination is also fun and unique.

Alegreya Sans

Fjalla One and Noto Sans

Fjalla One isn’t what we would normally call a super versatile typeface. However, when used for headlines and paired with a contrasting font that complements is well, it can deliver amazing results.

One of the best fonts to combine with Fjalla One is Noto Sans. Noto Sans is quite a universal font that doesn’t demand any formatting for the errors displayed. It can be found in the Google library.

When paired, these two fonts are great for landing pages of websites and even for blogs. It is also good for long texts that need to be broken down into subheadings.

The universal character of Nato Sans makes it the right choice for reaching quickly to the international audience.

PT Sans and PT Sans Narrow

If you are a fan of the traditional fonts that deliver the old charm with the modern twist, PT Sans is definitely one of the fonts you should take a close look at. When paired with PT Sans Narrow, it becomes one of the best font combos we have seen so far.

PT Sans

In fact, this was one of the top Google font combinations 2017 and it is still one of the favorite typeface trends of the web designers across the globe. It draws an immediate attention yet it is easy to read and very user-friendly.

PT Sans Narrow

In either way, the combo works great as body text or a headline and you can simply decide how to choose between the two based on your personal preference or your brand requirements.

It is a versatile combination that can easily become a part of any website and it can be used in the majority of modern digital communication contents.

Josefin Sans and Amatic SC

Josefin Sans and Amatic SC is a wonderful combination when implemented right. With that in mind, it shall be implemented carefully because of the unpredictable nature of both fonts.

Josefin Sans

Amatic SC

Yes, the combination will grab the users’ attention immediately but it is not for everyone. If you decide to give it a try, you should never use Amatic SC as the page’s main body text typeface because it will drive the users crazy.

However, if you are an entertainer, a musician, an artist, or a creative individual of any sort, this combo might be just the thing you have been looking for. It also works great for niche blogs because of the dominant tone of the fonts.

Merriweather and Montserrat

The Montserrat Google font has been very popular among web designers for quite some time. However, if you aren’t sure about the Monserrat font pairing, consider combining it with Merriweather and you are in for a real treat.

Merriweather

The combo is easy to read and quite stylish and you can use both fonts interchangeably as headlines or texts for the paragraph. In both cases, the results will be great so you can style the page with these typefaces according to your own preference or the requirements of your brand.

The combination of Montserrat and Merriweather fonts does well for online news or any publishing agency, it’s great for the business websites, and it reflects the right chord between the classic traditional and modern designs.

Fjala One and Lora

You don’t need a professional font pairing tool to realize that Fjala One matches beautifully with Lora.

Lora

Like all good font combinations, this combo is easy to read and it has a touch of elegance and style to it that you definitely want to add to a website.

Combine it with a pink or a rose gold palette and you will get a perfect combination for a feminine styled website for a brand run by a strong businesswoman, for example.

Super Grotesk and Minion Pro

The Minion Pro and the Super Grotesk are a great combination if you use the Minion Pro for the headlines and the sans-serif Super Grotesk for the body text.

When paired like that, these fonts can help you create an elegant and stylish web page.

Libre Franklin and Libre Baskerville

If you are looking for a sort of a traditional feel to your website, you should consider pairing Libre Franklin and Libre Baskerville fonts.

They both have been optimized for the screen usage, they are readable and simple, and they still have the touch of the old charm if that is your thing.

Freight Sans and Freight Text

We mentioned earlier in our font pairing guide that if you aren’t sure how to match fonts, you should try and work within the font superfamilies. One of the best examples of how well those fonts work together is the combination of Freight Sans and Freight text.

Freight is available in a large range of weights and styles, including Sans, Text, Display and Micro versions – giving you a versatile typographic toolkit to work with. 

Kaufmann and NeutraDemi

If you are tired of all the classic ways to match a font, try to take a look at some of the more unexpected font duos. One of them is the Kaufmann and NeutraDemi combination.

It isn’t an obvious match but once you see how beautifully these two fonts complement each other, you will not be able to take your eyes off of them.

Brandon Grotesque and Minion Pro

You have already seen the Minion Pro font on our list before and the reason for that is the amazing versatility of this reliable font. However, when you pair it with Brandon Grotesque, the results are truly amazing.

This is a great serif and sans-serif font pairing, with both typefaces remaining crisp and easy to scan in any page layout.

Josefin Slab and Patrick Hand

Josefin Slab is a result of the designer Santiago Orozco’s idea who wanted to create a typeface similar to Label and Memphis, but with a modern twist. As a result of that, he created a distinctive and unique font that is perfect for headlines.

When combined with Patrick Hand used for the body text, it creates an impactful typeface combination full of personality and easily recognizable by its friendly vibe.

Helvetica Neue and Garamond

This is a famously harmonious duo, combining ubiquitous Neo-Grotesque sans serif Helvetica Neue for headlines with the classic Old Style serif Garamond for text.

Mix up different weights and sizes between the two neutral families to establish a hierarchy within your designs.

Caslon and Myriad

Caslon and Myriad combo is a classic font pairing that combines the old charm with the modern and chic style.

Myriad is famously used in Apple’s corporate communication, as well as in the Rolls Royce logo.

Fontin and Fontin Sans

Fontin and Fontin Sans is another font combination that works great with web design. Fontin was designed specifically for use at small sizes, and features loose spacing and a tall x-height.

Combine it with Fontin Sans and you have a beautiful and easy to read typeface pairing that can be incorporated into almost any website.

Minion and Poppl-Laudatio

Both Minion and Poppl-Laudatio are packed with character and personality yet then bond amazingly and create a beautifully balanced typeface combo.

It combines the old charm of the Minion inspired by the late Renaissance-era type with the quirky edge of the Poppl-Laudatio.

Liberation Serif and Liberation Sans

Superfamily Liberation was intended as an open-source substitute for many commonly used Windows fonts, such as Arial, Times New Roman, and Courier New.

Not only can you pair Liberation Serif and Liberation Sans to create a beautiful typeface combo, but you can also play around with the other variations of this superfamily, for example, Sans Narrow and Mono.

Trade Gothic Bold and Sabon

Trade Gothic Bold and Sabon are fonts that go well together but if you really want to get the most out of this combo, you should use the Trade Gothic Bold for headlines and the Sabon font for the body text.

Both fonts are very readable and elegant and when combined, the results are simply outstanding.

Chivo and Overpass

If what you are looking to create is a trendy website, you should use a font combination such as the combo of Chivo and Overpass. 

Open Sans and PT Sans

If you are looking for a font combo that works with any design, you should choose a versatile typeface combination such as this Open Sans font pairing.

Open Sans is usually a good option for body text, but when making it bold or extra bold it looks great as a headline font. PT Sans is a minimal font that is a great choice for the body text and it matches Open Sans beautifully.

FAQs about font combinations

1. What are some good font combinations for a professional website?

It’s crucial to use fonts that are simple to read and exude professionalism when choosing font combinations for a professional website. Using two complementing sans-serif fonts or combining a sans-serif and a serif font are two common font combinations for business websites. For example, the font pairings Georgia and Helvetica, Lato and Open Sans, and Montserrat and Roboto are effective choices for business websites.

2. How many fonts should I use on my website for a cohesive look?

A website might appear busy and unprofessional by using too many fonts. Generally speaking, a website should only employ three fonts: one for the primary body text, one for headings, and one for additional emphasis. You may produce a unified and aesthetically pleasing design that is simple to read and navigate by minimizing the number of typefaces.

3. Can I use two different serif fonts together?

It is feasible to combine two separate serif fonts, although finding a pleasing combination can be difficult. Make sure the size, weight, or style of any two serif fonts you use contrast noticeably from one another. Readers will find it simpler to distinguish between headers and body content if, for instance, a serif font is combined with a larger, more elaborate serif font.

4. How do I choose font pairings that complement each other?

Look for fonts that have complementary traits when choosing font combinations. This can be achieved through identical x-heights, weight contrast, or matching stroke widths. Use fonts that are comparable in tone or mood as well, such as a lively script font combined with a strong sans-serif font for a fun and contemporary appearance.

5. Can I use two fonts from the same font family together?

A successful method for producing a united and coherent design is to combine two fonts from the same font family. Use fonts from the same family that has several weights or styles to avoid a boring appearance. For instance, contrasting a bold, condensed font with a lighter, more open font can establish contrast and hierarchy.

6. Should I stick to one type of font or mix and match different types?

While it is possible to utilize just one typeface in a design project, mixing and matching various font styles can add visual interest and aid in communicating an information hierarchy. Yet, it’s crucial to pick fonts that go well together and don’t clash or compete for the viewer’s attention. Use fonts with different weights or styles, such as a robust sans-serif and a delicate script.

7. What are some font combinations that work well for print materials like brochures and flyers?

It’s critical to use readable and simple-to-read font combinations when creating print items like brochures and flyers. Sans-serif fonts are ideal for headers and subheadings, whereas serif fonts are frequently a solid choice for body text. For print items, some well-liked font pairings are Times New Roman and Arial, Garamond and Futura, and Bodoni and Helvetica.

8. How do I make sure my font combinations are accessible for users with visual impairments?

It’s crucial to think about accessibility for users with visual impairments when choosing font combinations. Choose legible typefaces with good contrast, like sans-serif styles with a high x-height. A font size that is comfortable to read for people with vision impairments should also be used.

9. Can I mix script and sans-serif fonts together?

Using script and sans-serif typefaces in a design project can produce an intriguing and eye-catching contrast. Use script typefaces sparingly and exclusively for headings or specific emphasis to prevent a cluttered appearance. For a well-balanced design, combine a script font with a straightforward sans-serif font. An attractive and contemporary appearance can be achieved, for instance, by combining a delicate script font with a strong sans-serif font.

10. What are some common mistakes to avoid when combining fonts on a design project?

Using typefaces that clash or fight for attention, employing too many fonts, and using difficult-to-read fonts are some frequent pitfalls to avoid when combining fonts. While choosing font combinations, it’s crucial to keep the project’s context and goal in mind. To ensure that font combinations are readable and easy to read, test them out on various devices and displays.

Ending thoughts on this font combinations article

The font selection is an important part of the website designing process and finding the right matching fonts is not as easy as it seems.

Today, we took a closer look at some of the fonts that go well together and create great font combinations for the web.

Think about the vibe you want your website to have and choose your favorite typeface combo accordingly.

If you enjoyed reading this article on Font Combinations, you should check out these about Cursive Fonts and Best Free Fonts. But also an interesting piece with table plugins.

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Amateurs tend to invest too little attention when choosing fonts for their projects, whether it is about a website, a presentation, or traditional media items.

It’s a shame, really, because choosing fonts can be a lot of fun and there is no shortage of amazing fonts out there, ideal for all kinds of projects.

However, scrolling through pages and pages of the best free fonts for designers won’t get you anywhere if you can’t recognize each typeface’s particularities and how they can be used in combination for that perfect result.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a seasoned professional, this article created by our team at Amelia (the WordPress booking plugin) should help you choose the best font for your next project by giving you a few tips and listing 35 of the most popular free fonts available.

Continue reading to find out more.

How Can You Choose an Appropriate Typeface?

Let’s start with a few tips that will help you choose a better typeface for your project. Ultimately, the purpose of your design project is the number one criterion to follow when searching for fonts.

The typeface or font family you use has to be aligned with the style that you adopted for the project itself, as well as with its purpose. Ask yourself what you want to convey to your audience: Formality? Playfulness? Futurism? Nostalgia?

Fonts can make a huge difference in the nuance of the message and the overall atmosphere created, which should always align with the purpose of the piece. The font you choose should evoke the exact emotion that you want to obtain from your target audience.

The safest way to obtain that emotion is to narrow down a list of the best free fonts to those that suit the context you are working in.

Most of the time you’ll be using clean, simple fonts, but you can also opt for a typeface to use for special occasions that is very easy to recognize and has unique branding properties as well.

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Although you’re encouraged to get creative, there is one rule that cannot be broken when choosing a font: it has to be legible. The main purpose of a font is to ease the reading process for the user, while also giving the project a certain feel.

Unreadable fonts — as fabulous as they may look — can be safely eliminated from your shortlist, so you can already reduce your search to those with good communication properties and solid legibility.

Try to choose your fonts the way you choose your shoes — they need to be both good-looking and practical. Stylish, yet comfy.

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To support a high readability level, you also need to pay great attention to size. Select your fonts based on how well the respective typeface looks at a certain size. Some fonts come in a standard size that cannot be changed because that’s the only size in which they look good.

The best fonts can be altered according to your needs in terms of both size and letter spacing. To choose the most readable fonts, select one and edit your copy with it, but use 10px. If it’s difficult to read, it’s not a proper font.

A List of the Best Free Fonts to Choose From

Assuming that you know what to follow when choosing your font, it’s time to learn more about font families and their basic differences. Some people simply can’t distinguish sans serif fonts from serif ones, let alone other families that have very particular features.

The information below should help you make the distinction faster and easier while providing a few excellent examples of free fonts in each typeface category.

Serif

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To distinguish serif fonts, think of the typefaces you see in newspapers, books, or magazines — any piece of work that involves a lot of copy. Serif fonts are ideal for design projects that include larger blocks of text.

Why? This font family is characterized by the very delicate decorative features they contain. They are easy to read and familiar to a wide audience and are thus often used for print design projects.

The characters in serif fonts are easy to recognize once you process the difference. Here are some serif fonts to analyze:

Loki

Loki is actually a hybrid font. It was created as a hand-written script font, but it is a serif font at heart. It contains differing line weights in many of the characters and elegant serif touches.

The typeface’s name is inspired by the Norse god Loki who was known for his misleading characteristics. Loki is more suitable for titles rather than content as it is only available in all caps.

Note: the demo version of this serif typeface is free for personal use only.

Canvas 

One of the best free fonts out there, Canvas is a versatile typeface that is perfect for those who desire a professional yet simple result. Each letter has thickness details that make it pleasurable to read, combining both the fanciness of formal fonts and the boldness of more creative ones.

Note: the demo version of this serif typeface is free for personal use only.

Woodland

Mathieu Desjardins went the full nine yards when he came up with six different weights for this font.

For serif fonts, it’s important to give the user variants in terms of line thickness, so that they can use the font for both copy content and titles.

Voga

This list of the best free fonts wouldn’t be complete without Voga. When he designed this serif typeface, Charles Daoud tried to mix both straight lines and curves, to great effect.

Line thickness differs from one letter to another and Voga is carefully designed to look great in editorial layouts for headings and titles. It’s a good serif typeface for invitations too.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Lovelyn

The last font in this category, Lovelyn is a Craft Supply creation that is perfect for those who want a decorative typeface that would ornate any printed design one could think of. Lovelyn was designed as a romantic, elegant font purposed for filling wedding invitations.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Timothy

Timothy is a playful hand-drawn typeface with block capitals, just like the ones you see in fairytale books.

Timothy carries the name of its inspiration, Timothy Goodman, and was created by Ksenya Zoltsman who made the font free to use for both personal and commercial use.

Sans Serif

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Moving on to sans serif fonts, let’s explain their characteristics. “Sans” means “without” in French, so the name becomes pretty self-explanatory — it means “without serifs”. If serif fonts are decorated and suitable for longer bits of text, sans serif fonts are the exact opposite.

They don’t have any decorative elements included, they are cleaner and simpler in appearance, and they can be used in a more neutral manner.

Below you will find the best free fonts in the sans serif family.

Kolikö

The first in this sans serif section is Koliko.

This is a bolder font, suitable for those who want to emphasize the creative part of their design project.

As a sans serif font, it’s easy to read, but it has thicker lines compared to a regular sans serif typeface. It would be appropriate for geeky websites, especially tech- or science-related.

Manrope

Michael Sharanda came up with the open-source typeface Manrope with the sole purpose of helping modern users.

You can use this typeface for basically anything and given the fact that it is open-source, you can even create your own font based on it.

Manrope is a free font that is good for all purposes, considering that it is delivered in seven different styles.

Moon

Fancy rounded fonts? Then you’ll definitely like Moon. This sans serif font has rounded, minimal letters, suitable for all types of design projects.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Peace Sans

This is a sans serif font that will look great on social media designs or print designs.

It is a free font that can be used for personal and commercial purposes. In terms of looks, this free font is clean and evokes the idea of peace, just as its name describes.

Crafter

Crafter is a hand-made font that originates back in 1871. Since then, it has been improved and is now a popular typeface for various design projects, especially for posters, logos, or headings.

Alex Jojanic created this free font after gathering his inspiration from hand-painted metal signs.

Monospaced

The next family of fonts, monospaced typefaces are those that resemble typewriter machine styles.

They have just one width for all characters in a font, thus being highly legible. Programmers prefer monospaced fonts for their readability and equal alignment across lines.

Here are some examples:

PT Mono

This is probably one of the best free fonts in the monospaced family. It will help you recognize monospaced fonts in an instant. PT Mono is a very sharp font that fits most design projects.

It was developed for use in contexts such as forms, worksheets, and tables, and is also very popular amongst programmers.

Fira Mono

The Fira Mono free font will work great in all formats. It has been designed for coding purposes, but it can also be used to style headings.

It looks the best when resized to 12 or 16 px. Make sure to use it in a bold format for extra visibility. It also looks great if you use uppercase-only.

Cutive Mono

Looking for a traditional monospace font? Cutive Mono is the typeface that will end your search.

It’s a free font that’s great for code snippets because of its thin lines and even spacing, and it can be used to great effect in any project aimed at software developers.

Audimat Mono

If you enjoy any fonts by SMeltery, you’ll automatically love Audimat Mono too. It was created by Jack Usine and you can choose between nine different variations of this free font, to suit all the needs you may have.

Lekton

This free font was designed by the Institute for Industrial Arts in Italy. It has its origins in the looks of the typefaces used on Olivetti typewriters, a company that was influential in typeface design.

Handwriting

Moving on to the next category, this style is very popular nowadays. Even though it’s more difficult to include in combinations and it can be tricky to use in all industries, a handwriting font can give a project that special allure that everyone is trying to achieve.

Here is a shortlist of the best free fonts in a handwritten style:

Kavivanar

Handwritten fonts sometimes struggle to be bold. Well, Kavivanar is definitely bold enough to get anyone’s attention. If you are familiar with Tamil handwriting, you will recognize this font in an instant.

It includes Tamil alphabet letterforms as well as Latin letterforms and it was created by the type designer Tharique Azeez who is now based in Sri Lanka.

Kitten

As the name suggests, this script font is nothing but adorable. Kitten is designed to be used for logos or print design, but you shouldn’t limit yourself to those areas. It’s a great font that comes in different weights, but they are only free to use for personal purposes.

Tuesday Night

Font Forestry knows how to create good fonts, and Tuesday Night is just one example. The typeface is perfect for wedding invitations due to the attention-grabbing capital letters and exquisite form.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Hello Stockholm

Last, but not least, Hello Stockholm is one of the best free fonts when it comes to handwriting. It is inspired by Scandinavian minimalism and it combines its simplicity with classic brushstrokes. This font goes well with all sans serif fonts.

Retro

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Let’s talk a bit about vintage or retro fonts. They are at the center of attention these days because of their versatility and impressive effects on the audience. By using a retro font, you can instantly add age and texture to a design.

We’ve selected some great free fonts from the retro style below:

GarmentDistrict

This is actually a Monoline Script font that has a vintage look to it. It’s the perfect typeface if you want a fancy design. It can be used for branding, signs, and ads, but you can get creative with it and use it with copy as well.

What’s unique about it is that you get to choose between different uppercase letter options.

Bobbers

Bobbers is a 70’s inspired font that will only work well with specific projects. It is so bold and daring that you couldn’t be using it in a minimal design. Choose this font for your project’s header if you want to turn all the eyes towards your design and tell a confident story.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Canterbury

How could we skip an OldEnglish font? Canterbury is a vintage font that resembles the typefaces used to write titles on the oldest newspapers out there. For that newsy look and a glimpse into the past, give Canterbury a chance.

Cheque

Cheque is a geometric-based typeface that has a classic look to it, which makes it vintage. It was actually a student’s project of Mirela Belova but it is now a display font that many people use for all sorts of purposes.

Brush

Tired of normality? Brush fonts will save the day. Each letter of a brush font will surprise you through its uniqueness. These fonts are a combination of vintage-retro fonts and modern fonts.

Brush-style typography is definitely not for all purposes, but it’s worth a revival in popularity for sure.

Oh Now!

Syaf Rizal is known for his vast collection of amazing fonts. Adding one more to the list Oh Now! is a brush font that can’t be ignored. It is a textured, edgy typeface that can be used in all sorts of combinations for a unique effect.

The Cat Has a Hat

Are you a fan of Dr. Seuss? You probably guessed that The Cat Has a Hat, Luke Thornhill’s font is inspired by the book of a similar name.  Luke created no less than 1,500 characters and packed them all into one set that you can use as you please.

Bosk

Boris Garic used his talent to create this font using a brush pen only. How amazing is that? The creator worked hard on Bosk, which is now one of the most appreciated handmade brush fonts out there.

Oraqle Script

Need bold strokes? Oragle Script has it. This is another level of brush lettering —one that will stick to your retina once you see it. This font is preferred for logos, clothing, printing, and invitations.

GallowTree

It was about time to include a horror font in this list. Gallow Tree is a spooky, yet very pleasing brush font created with a Faber Castell brush pen. Simon Stratford poured his heart and soul into creating this beautiful font that we get to use.

Note: the demo version is free for personal use only.

Number

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Designers who use a lot of numbers know how difficult it is to find a font that supports all types of characters. The aesthetic of numbers is a bit more complicated than combining two fonts from different families, so it deserves special treatment.

Here are some number-friendly fonts to get you out of this uncomfortable situation:

DroidSerif

This is a serif font built on contemporary design principles. Droid Serif is great if you are writing a lot of numbers because it is universal and legible. You won’t encounter any readability problems with this free font and that’s what makes it one of the best free fonts of this type.

AbrilFatface

Serifs with original numbers are not uncommon, but AbrilFatface seems to be the most creative one. You’ve probably seen this free font while surfing the web, which is a testament to its versatility.

Montserrat

Montserrat is a free font that is often used for titles, but it is just as good for numbers. Because of its letter spacing and thin lines, it is easy to read and aesthetically pleasing.

Crimson Text

Garamond-style serif fonts are among the top choices of designers, so there’s no wonder why Crimson Text is included here. This free font is widely used yet still appreciated because of its lining and tabular figures.

Old Standard TT

Besides the gorgeous, old-school number style, this free font also supports popular characters like the dollar sign and much else besides. It’s a font you don’t want to skip if it fits your project’s style.

Ending thoughts on these free fonts for designers

Before proceeding to use any of the free fonts above, make sure that you check the licenses again, in case anything changed. The license is normally listed on the website where you can download the free font, so don’t forget to give it a quick read to ensure that it’s okay to use.

As for design, this huge list of free fonts should at least give you some inspiration for your next design project. Analyze them, see which one is suitable for your needs and proceed to combine them with other typefaces that fit. It’s a long process but it’s worth all the trouble.

If you enjoyed reading this article on the best free fonts out there, you should check out these with Cursive Fonts and Font Combinations you can try. There are also these cool fonts you could check out.

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Every design relies heavily on fonts online. No matter whether it’s a social media post, website header, poster, or book cover, everyone’s eyes will automatically focus on the typography used.

Cursive fonts – otherwise known as script fonts – are a well-known typography choice, and are particularly popular on the web. They usually strongly resemble handwriting, so if you’re able to scan and map artwork and then turn it into software that generates fonts, you’ll know how to create your own cursive text.

Cool cursive fonts aren’t just limited to personal writing. It can be used anywhere, from commercial areas to writing school materials. Cursive lettering can be put to great use in design. Digital design and print have a lot of things currently happening, and free cursive fonts can be put to great use in digital design.

Cursive writing fonts can give design projects a more personal feel and approach. They can be used in projects such as graphic and web design, photo design etc. Learn below more about this topic in this article created by our team at Amelia (probably the best WordPress scheduler plugin).

How to select the ideal font for your project and combine fonts perfectly

Do you struggle the most with selecting a font when working on a project? Is becoming an expert in choosing the ideal font combination one of your greatest desires? If your answers to these questions are positive, then keep on reading to learn how to choose the best cursive fonts to make your projects stand out.

Your design’s purpose, the end goal, or message

Cursive fonts that are the most effective will be able to get the design’s point across. The best cursive font will communicate in your target audience’s language.

Your cursive typeface should represent the design style that your target audience expects. Go for a cursive text font that will evoke emotions in your target audience. Keep in mind your font’s function as well as the context that you’ll be using it in.

Brand

Each font comes with its own particular design intent, has a personality of its own and gets particular characteristics across.

Serif fonts showcase reliability, safety, history, and tradition; sans serif fonts are clean, contemporary, and modern; script fonts add romance, femininity, elegance, and grace. Ensure that the font you selected echoes your brand.

Legibility or readability

It is of utmost importance for a design to be readable. Selecting a simple cursive font that is readable will put you 50% ahead of the competition.

Your design’s body text needs to be the most readable part. To test your cursive typography’s readability, set it to 10px – if you can still make out what is written, you’ve chosen a readable cursive type of font.

Tips for selecting the ideal combination of fonts

• Figure out how a certain font speaks to you (is it casual, serious, modern, playful, elegant, or clean)
• Go for font families that include both serif and sans serif fonts
• Mix and match serif and sans serif fonts
• Aim for contrast, not conflict
• Steer clear of fonts that are too much alike

Let’s check out these cursive fonts

Hoodson script

The newest font brought to you by prolific type creator Hendra Maulia, Hoodson Script is the ideal font for poster designs, logos, and product packaging. This is one of those curvy fonts where each curve is full of personality thanks to its bonus Swash set and bouncy baseline. This downloadable cursive font is free of charge for personal use, so if you like it, there’s no cost!

Hoodson Script has a retro feel to it and is combined with a Hand Lettering style. Every single curve is filled with personality. Hopefully, this font will help inspire your work. Along with a bonus Swash and an extremely bouncy baseline, it uses a complementary marker font which is perfectly paired. It’s an excellent choice for product packaging, handwritten quotes, logos, posters, headers, social media, greeting cards, and merchandise.

Serendipity

If you’re looking for a beautiful cursive font that is free of charge, then look no further than Serendipity. Free for both personal and commercial use and created by The HungryJPEG, it can be found in both TTF and OTF formats. With more than 90 hand-drawn characters, this is one of the best cursive fonts for giving your logo and lettering designs some individuality.

Since this font comes not only in TTF and OTF formats but also in the form of web fonts, you’re pretty much good to go! It’s also suitable for a wide variety of dialects and languages thanks to it having more than 90 various hand-drawn characters. If you’re struggling with how to use it, check out the installation guide which is available for both Windows and Mac. All you need to do is hit the download button and check out your posters, banners, logo designs, and web-design projects!

Youth touch

Created by Herofonts’ very own Guilhem Greco, use this vibrant and free cursive font to give your work some youthful energy. With 310 characters supported and free for personal use, this is one of those versatile cursive fonts.

Alex Brush

This is a beautiful and flowing script font which is free of charge for both personal use and commercial projects. This pretty cursive font is legible and has short descenders and ascenders, which makes it ideal for all kinds of design projects.

Alex Brush is a brush script that flows beautifully. Hardly any other script cursive fonts are as legible as this one, and it also has short descenders and ascenders.

Ecosmith

This is a Modern Script with calligraphy feel to it, as well as a clean style finishing. Its stroke remains consistent thanks to it using a 45º brush.Alternative characters are featured, especially on the ascenders and descenders as well as the Uppercase. This is one of the most suitable cursive fonts for posters, logotypes, clean design, digital lettering arts, sign, branding design etc.

Red bright

This is a unique cursive font with a brush design whose brush strokes are rough and natural. Red Bright is a good cursive font for greeting cards, posters, print designs, and social media posts and web designs.

Vegan style

This cursive style created by Billy Argel is both chunky and sleek. Not only does it combine beauty and boldness, but it also offers support for 280 characters. This is one of the best free cursive fonts (for personal use) for when you want to add some personality and elegance.

Shadowy script

Shadowy Script is a modern and elegant cursive script font that features a unique signature-style design. This font comes with 2 typefaces with lots of symbols, punctuations, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.

Thirthy

Use this chunky script to add some boldness! This is one of those dramatic fonts ideal for funny t-shirts and such. Add some authenticity to posters with some handwritten letters! Whether you prefer designs with a modern or a vintage style, this is one of those versatile cursive fonts that are suitable for any occasion. You’ve got a complete set of numbers, letters, and punctuation at your disposal.

Thirty is a handwritten and bold cursive font generator that will suit any project that you have. It works ideally for display purposes such as logotypes, flyers, headers, signage etc. It is suitable for both vintage and modern designs.

Crunchy

If you’re in search of a standard script font that has an authentic feel to it, choose Crunchy. Created by typographer Mans Greback, this is one of the most popular cursive fonts and it’s free for personal use.

Crunch is ideal for designs with a retro style due to its vintage feel, and it will also give off the impression that each letter has been hand-written by you.

Shellahera font pack

This is a font that was first of all created by hand with the help of a brush pen and then, later on, scanned at a high resolution and turned into an astounding digital font. With its gorgeous dancing baseline full of personality, this font has a basic script version available for download, as well as a unique sans version and supplementary creative ornaments.

This flowy font can be used for products for sale, typography overlays, t-shirts, printing on demand, invitation templates, branding kits, home décor etc. The font in shape can be layered, the images flattened, and the text can be edited, as long as the font files aren’t attached to your product.

Guilty

Guilty is a brush font accompanied by a cursive design. It’s one of the more popular cursive fonts for creating website headers that have bold titles, greeting cards, book covers etc. This is one of those natural flowy fonts which includes symbols and numbers.

Boisterous – Signature Cursive Font

This script cursive font has its own signature style and supports both TrueType and OpenType font formats. It’s the best cursive signature font for crafting letterheads, business cards, and numerous other branding and professional designs.

With its pretty cursive lettering with a single stroke width, Boisterous started out as one of those simple cursive fonts. After adding about a dozen single-letter alternates, ligatures, and accented characters that offer language support, Boisterous now boasts over 600 characters. This casual font is ideal for packaging or branding, but it’s also smooth enough to make it simple for cutting.

Ematodas

Ematodas is a new form of bold brush Typeface and an ideal addition to the professional designer’s font. This bold brush handwritten typeface features a dry brush texture that you can practically feel. Its versatility allows you to play around with its many features such as the all caps one. It will shake up any design project that you’re working on.

This is one of those cursive fonts that have a handwritten brush design. It’s ideal for T-shirts, banners, posters, greeting cards, and various kinds of digital and print designs. All the basic stylistic alternates and ligatures are included.

Whestley

Whestley is a new font consisting of two different types of fonts. The font theme is a handleting style and is vintage hand drawn. It’s ideal for adding nuance to your design.

This is a cursive font that has a modern vintage design. Use it to design posters, flyers, product labels, and even food menus. Both lowercase and uppercase letters are featured.

Puzzled

This is a modern calligraphy script that has been written with great details, producing a curvy font that is completely original and distinctive. It includes a full set of uppercase and lowercase letters, a wide variety of numerals, punctuation, and support for numerous languages. If you want your branding and lettering projects to have a unique and elegant touch, this is the font for you.

If you’re looking to make a statement, this font will be great thanks to its handwritten and haphazard aesthetic and gentle curves. It offers support for many languages and a wide variety of numerals and punctuation marks.

MatilnaSamuela font duo

This consists of two different kinds of calligraphy cursive fonts that have two different designs – one is rough and textured, and the other has clean typography. Both fonts work great for your social media posts, website headers, branding designs, and posters. Your work will gain a certain level of originality thanks to the fonts’ natural designs.

If you enjoyed reading this article on Cursive Fonts, you should check out these about Best Free Fonts and Font Combinations.

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