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Archivo Narrow font pairings

Fonts that go with Archivo Narrow — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif4 weightsItalicsVariableby Omnibus-Type
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Archivo Narrow is a free sans serif typeface designed by Omnibus-Type, added to Google Fonts in 2012.

It comes in 4 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #155 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

With 4 weights, Archivo Narrow is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Archivo Narrow

Built for the long run

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HEB GaramondBArchivo Narroweditorial→

A classic contrast: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Archivo Narrow's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Notes from the studio

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HCormorant GaramondBArchivo Narroweditorial→

A classic contrast: Cormorant Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Archivo Narrow's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Stories worth reading slowly

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HMerriweatherBArchivo Narroweditorial→

A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Archivo Narrow's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Design is how it works

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HArchivo NarrowBBodoni Modamoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Archivo Narrow keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bodoni Moda's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Where craft meets code

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HArchivo NarrowBFrauncesmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Archivo Narrow keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Fraunces's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Everything starts with a sketch

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HAbril FatfaceBArchivo Narrowbold→

Abril Fatface is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.

Try Archivo Narrow in the pairing tool →

How to use Archivo Narrow on your website

HTML — paste in <head>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Archivo+Narrow:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Archivo Narrow', sans-serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Archivo Narrow free for commercial use?

Yes. Archivo Narrow is distributed through Google Fonts under an open-source licence, so you can use it for free in personal and commercial projects, including websites, apps, logos and print.

What fonts go well with Archivo Narrow?

Good matches for Archivo Narrow include EB Garamond, Cormorant Garamond, Merriweather and Bodoni Moda. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Archivo Narrow a variable font?

Yes. Archivo Narrow is a variable font with a weight (400–700) axis.

Who designed Archivo Narrow?

Archivo Narrow was designed by Omnibus-Type.