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Sans Serif · Google Font

BenchNine font pairings

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

Sans Serif3 weightsby Vernon Adams
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

BenchNine is a free sans serif typeface designed by Vernon Adams, added to Google Fonts in 2012.

It comes in 3 weights.

It is the #533 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

BenchNine 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 BenchNine

A field guide to good ideas

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

HLibre BaskervilleBBenchNineeditorial→

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

Good things take time

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

HCinzelBBenchNineeditorial→

A classic contrast: Cinzel's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while BenchNine'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.

HEB GaramondBBenchNineeditorial→

A classic contrast: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while BenchNine'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.

HBenchNineBFrauncesmoderneditorial→

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

Make something people love

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

HBenchNineBDominemoderneditorial→

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

Make something people love

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

HAlfa Slab OneBBenchNinebold→

Alfa Slab One is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.

Try BenchNine in the pairing tool →

How to use BenchNine 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=BenchNine:wght@300;400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'BenchNine', sans-serif;

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AclonicaSans Serif · 1 weights
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BIZ UDGothicSans Serif · 2 weights
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AksharSans Serif · 5 weights
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Frequently asked questions

Is BenchNine free for commercial use?

Yes. BenchNine 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 BenchNine?

Good matches for BenchNine include Libre Baskerville, Cinzel, EB Garamond and Fraunces. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is BenchNine a variable font?

No. BenchNine is available as 3 static weights.

Who designed BenchNine?

BenchNine was designed by Vernon Adams.