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Instrument Sans font pairings

Fonts that go with Instrument Sans — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif4 weightsItalicsVariableby Rodrigo Fuenzalida, Jordan Egstad
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Instrument Sans is a free sans serif typeface designed by Rodrigo Fuenzalida and Jordan Egstad, added to Google Fonts in 2023.

It comes in 4 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with width and weight axes.

It is the #95 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 4 weights, Instrument Sans is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Instrument Sans

Design is how it works

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

HRoboto SlabBInstrument Sansfriendly→

A classic contrast: Roboto Slab's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Instrument Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

The art of saying less

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

HPlayfair DisplayBInstrument Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Playfair Display's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Instrument Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Good things take time

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

HMerriweatherBInstrument Sanseditorial→

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

Where craft meets code

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

HInstrument SansBLoramoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Instrument Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Lora's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Make something people love

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

HInstrument SansBZilla Slabmoderneditorial→

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

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How to use Instrument Sans 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=Instrument+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Instrument Sans', sans-serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Instrument Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Instrument Sans 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 Instrument Sans?

Good matches for Instrument Sans include Roboto Slab, Playfair Display, Merriweather and Lora. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Instrument Sans a variable font?

Yes. Instrument Sans is a variable font with width (75–100) and weight (400–700) axes.

Who designed Instrument Sans?

Instrument Sans was designed by Rodrigo Fuenzalida and Jordan Egstad.