IBM Plex Serif font pairings
Fonts that go with IBM Plex Serif — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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IBM Plex Serif is a free serif typeface designed by Mike Abbink and Bold Monday, added to Google Fonts in 2018.
It comes in 7 weights with matching italics.
It is the #168 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 7 weights, IBM Plex Serif is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with IBM Plex Serif
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Engineered together — a dependable choice for docs, products and dashboards.
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 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: IBM Plex Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Open 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: IBM Plex Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Mulish'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: Inter keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while IBM Plex Serif'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 IBM Plex Serif's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use IBM Plex Serif on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is IBM Plex Serif free for commercial use?
Yes. IBM Plex Serif 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 IBM Plex Serif?
Good matches for IBM Plex Serif include IBM Plex Sans, Oswald, Open Sans and Mulish. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is IBM Plex Serif a variable font?
No. IBM Plex Serif is available as 7 static weights.
Who designed IBM Plex Serif?
IBM Plex Serif was designed by Mike Abbink and Bold Monday.