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David Libre font pairings

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

Serif3 weightsby Monotype Imaging Inc., SIL International
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
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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David Libre is a free serif typeface designed by Monotype Imaging Inc., SIL International and Meir Sadan, added to Google Fonts in 2016.

It comes in 3 weights.

It is the #827 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Hebrew, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

David Libre 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 David Libre

Built for the long run

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

HDavid LibreBNunitoeditorial→

A classic contrast: David Libre's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito'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.

HDavid LibreBPoppinseditorial→

A classic contrast: David Libre's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Poppins'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.

HDavid LibreBRalewayeditorial→

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

Where craft meets code

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

HGoogle SansBDavid Libremoderneditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HWork SansBDavid Libremoderneditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HAbril FatfaceBDavid Librebold→

Abril Fatface brings character to headlines, and David Libre adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

Try David Libre in the pairing tool →

How to use David Libre 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=David+Libre:wght@400;500;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'David Libre', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is David Libre free for commercial use?

Yes. David Libre 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 David Libre?

Good matches for David Libre include Nunito, Poppins, Raleway and Google Sans. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is David Libre a variable font?

No. David Libre is available as 3 static weights.

Who designed David Libre?

David Libre was designed by Monotype Imaging Inc., SIL International and Meir Sadan.