Elsie font pairings
Fonts that go with Elsie — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Elsie is a free display typeface designed by Alejandro Inler, added to Google Fonts in 2012.
It comes in 2 weights.
It is the #985 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.
As a display face, Elsie works best at large sizes — headlines, logos, posters and hero sections — paired with a quieter font for body text.
Fonts that pair well with Elsie
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie brings character to headlines, and Playfair Display adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elsie brings character to headlines, and Lora adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.
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How to use Elsie on your website
<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=Elsie:wght@400;900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'Elsie', sans-serif;Similar fonts to Elsie
Frequently asked questions
Is Elsie free for commercial use?
Yes. Elsie 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 Elsie?
Good matches for Elsie include Roboto, Montserrat, Nunito Sans and IBM Plex Sans. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Elsie a variable font?
No. Elsie is available as 2 static weights.
Who designed Elsie?
Elsie was designed by Alejandro Inler.