El Messiri font pairings
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El Messiri is a free sans serif typeface designed by Mohamed Gaber and Jovanny Lemonad, added to Google Fonts in 2016.
It comes in 4 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #333 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Arabic, Cyrillic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 4 weights, El Messiri is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with El Messiri
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Cormorant Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while El Messiri's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: IBM Plex Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while El Messiri's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Frank Ruhl Libre's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while El Messiri's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: El Messiri keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Nanum Myeongjo's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: El Messiri keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Literata's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Changa One is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use El Messiri on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Messiri free for commercial use?
Yes. El Messiri 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 El Messiri?
Good matches for El Messiri include Cormorant Garamond, IBM Plex Serif, Frank Ruhl Libre and Nanum Myeongjo. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is El Messiri a variable font?
Yes. El Messiri is a variable font with a weight (400–700) axis.
Who designed El Messiri?
El Messiri was designed by Mohamed Gaber and Jovanny Lemonad.