Fraunces font pairings
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Fraunces is a free serif typeface designed by Undercase Type, Phaedra Charles and Flavia Zimbardi, added to Google Fonts in 2020.
It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with softness, wonkiness, optical size and weight axes.
It is the #62 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 9 weights, Fraunces is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Fraunces
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Fraunces brings soft, wonky warmth to headlines; Inter keeps interfaces crisp and neutral.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald'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: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Google Sans'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: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Roboto'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: Nunito Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Fraunces'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: Outfit keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Fraunces's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use Fraunces on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fraunces free for commercial use?
Yes. Fraunces 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 Fraunces?
Good matches for Fraunces include Inter, Oswald, Google Sans and Roboto. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Fraunces a variable font?
Yes. Fraunces is a variable font with softness (0–100), wonkiness (0–1), optical size (9–144) and weight (100–900) axes.
Who designed Fraunces?
Fraunces was designed by Undercase Type, Phaedra Charles and Flavia Zimbardi.