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Host Grotesk font pairings

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

Sans Serif6 weightsItalicsVariableby Element Type, Doğukan Karapınar
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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

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Host Grotesk is a free sans serif typeface designed by Element Type, Doğukan Karapınar and İbrahim Kaçtıoğlu, added to Google Fonts in 2024.

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

It is the #336 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

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

Fonts that pair well with Host Grotesk

Built for the long run

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

HPlayfair DisplayBHost Groteskeditorial→

A classic contrast: Playfair Display's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Host Grotesk'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.

HLoraBHost Groteskeditorial→

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

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HBodoni ModaBHost Groteskeditorial→

A classic contrast: Bodoni Moda's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Host Grotesk'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.

HHost GroteskBRoboto Slabmoderneditorial→

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

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HHost GroteskBCrimson Textmoderneditorial→

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

Try Host Grotesk in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Host Grotesk free for commercial use?

Yes. Host Grotesk 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 Host Grotesk?

Good matches for Host Grotesk include Playfair Display, Lora, Bodoni Moda and Roboto Slab. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Host Grotesk a variable font?

Yes. Host Grotesk is a variable font with a weight (300–800) axis.

Who designed Host Grotesk?

Host Grotesk was designed by Element Type, Doğukan Karapınar and İbrahim Kaçtıoğlu.