Guide to Master Font Combinations
Guide to Master Font Combinations π―
Courtesy of @_ayushjangra_
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Effective font combinations are a hallmark of good design.
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Good typography and using the best font combinations elevate a design from its peers and create a more delightful user experience.
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Learning to combine fonts effectively is an important stepping stone in a designerβs education and one that should continuously be refined and improved upon.
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Designers who master typography can make even the simplest design more effective.
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Consider the guidelines included here as jumping-off points to explore how to combine type effectively.
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Font Weights
Too much difference can make the lighter typeface practically disappear.
A very bold font like Avenir Next doesnβt pair well with a very light font like Helvetica Neue UltraLight.
But Avenir Next works better with something a little bolder, like Helvetica Neue Regular.
Contrast
Too much is jarring, too little is virtually unnoticeable, but the right amount lets each typeface shine.
Too much contrast between Helvetica Neue Light and Impact.
Too little contrast between Helvetica Neue Regular and Lato Regular.
Just the right amount of contrast between Helvetica Neue Light and Lato Regular
X-height
Typefaces with similar x-heights will work better together than those with varying x-heights.
Helvetica Neue x-height matches Playfair Displayβs x-height.
Whereas Helvetica Neue x-height doesnβt match Baskervilleβs x-height.
Font Structure
As pointed out by Type Burrito, Arvo and Lato have similar structures, despite being from different classifications. This makes them coordinate well while still providing contrast.
Combine a serif with a sans serif
Helvetica for Header
Georgia for body copy. A safe bet when it comes to pairing fonts is to combine a serif font with a sans serif font. However, you also want to stay away from fonts that are so different that they tread the fine line between contrast and discord.
Work Notes
Work Notes combines the serif typeface Adobe Caslon Pro with the sans serif Interstate.
Vogue
Vogue uses the modern, elegant Savoy serif typeface paired with the grotesque sans serif Franklin Gothic.
Effective font combinations are a hallmark of good design.
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