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Instrument Serif font pairings

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

Serif1 weightItalicsby Rodrigo Fuenzalida, Jordan Egstad
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

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

It comes in 1 weight with matching italics.

It is the #61 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Instrument Serif has a limited set of weights, so it is best used for headings or short text alongside a more extensive family.

Fonts that pair well with Instrument Serif

A field guide to good ideas

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

HInstrument SerifBGoogle Sanseditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HInstrument SerifBDM Sanseditorial→

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

Design is how it works

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

HInstrument SerifBNunitoeditorial→

A classic contrast: Instrument Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito'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.

HInstrument SerifBSmooch Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Instrument Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Smooch 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.

HInstrument SerifBUbuntueditorial→

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Instrument Serif free for commercial use?

Yes. Instrument 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 Instrument Serif?

Good matches for Instrument Serif include Inter, Google Sans, DM Sans and Nunito. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Instrument Serif a variable font?

No. Instrument Serif is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Instrument Serif?

Instrument Serif was designed by Rodrigo Fuenzalida and Jordan Egstad.