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Cinzel font pairings

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

Serif6 weightsVariableby Natanael Gama
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
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Cinzel is a free serif typeface designed by Natanael Gama, added to Google Fonts in 2012.

It comes in 6 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #101 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 6 weights, Cinzel is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Cinzel

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HCinzelBPlus Jakarta Sanseditorial→

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

HCinzelBRoboto Condensededitorial→

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

HCinzelBMontserrateditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HKanitBCinzelmoderneditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HPT SansBCinzelmoderneditorial→

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

Try Cinzel in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cinzel free for commercial use?

Yes. Cinzel 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 Cinzel?

Good matches for Cinzel include Raleway, Plus Jakarta Sans, Roboto Condensed and Montserrat. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Cinzel a variable font?

Yes. Cinzel is a variable font with a weight (400–900) axis.

Who designed Cinzel?

Cinzel was designed by Natanael Gama.