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Balthazar font pairings

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

Serif1 weightby Dario Manuel Muhafara
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Balthazar is a free serif typeface designed by Dario Manuel Muhafara, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #888 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Balthazar has a limited set of weights, so it is best used for headings or short text alongside a more extensive family.

Fonts that pair well with Balthazar

The art of saying less

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

HBalthazarBPlus Jakarta Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Balthazar's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Plus Jakarta Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HBalthazarBWork Sanseditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HBalthazarBSource Sans 3editorial→

A classic contrast: Balthazar's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Source Sans 3'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.

HBalthazarBRobotoeditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HBalthazarBLibre Franklineditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HBalthazarBPlayfair Displayclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Balthazar for headlines and Playfair Display for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Balthazar in the pairing tool →

How to use Balthazar 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=Balthazar:wght@400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Balthazar', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balthazar free for commercial use?

Yes. Balthazar 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 Balthazar?

Good matches for Balthazar include Plus Jakarta Sans, Work Sans, Source Sans 3 and Roboto. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Balthazar a variable font?

No. Balthazar is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Balthazar?

Balthazar was designed by Dario Manuel Muhafara.