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Barlow Semi Condensed font pairings

Fonts that go with Barlow Semi Condensed — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif9 weightsItalicsby Jeremy Tribby
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
100The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
200The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Barlow Semi Condensed is a free sans serif typeface designed by Jeremy Tribby, added to Google Fonts in 2017.

It comes in 9 weights with matching italics.

It is the #109 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

With 9 weights, Barlow Semi Condensed is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Barlow Semi Condensed

Ideas that travel well

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

HLoraBBarlow Semi Condensededitorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HLibre BaskervilleBBarlow Semi Condensededitorial→

A classic contrast: Libre Baskerville's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Barlow Semi Condensed'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.

HCormorant GaramondBBarlow Semi Condensededitorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HBarlow Semi CondensedBRoboto Slabmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Barlow Semi Condensed keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Roboto Slab's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Good things take time

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

HBarlow Semi CondensedBCinzelmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Barlow Semi Condensed keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cinzel's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Try Barlow Semi Condensed in the pairing tool →

How to use Barlow Semi Condensed 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=Barlow+Semi+Condensed:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Barlow Semi Condensed', sans-serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barlow Semi Condensed free for commercial use?

Yes. Barlow Semi Condensed 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 Barlow Semi Condensed?

Good matches for Barlow Semi Condensed include Lora, Libre Baskerville, Cormorant Garamond and Roboto Slab. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Barlow Semi Condensed a variable font?

No. Barlow Semi Condensed is available as 9 static weights.

Who designed Barlow Semi Condensed?

Barlow Semi Condensed was designed by Jeremy Tribby.