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Istok Web font pairings

Fonts that go with Istok Web — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif2 weightsItalicsby Andrey V. Panov
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Istok Web is a free sans serif typeface designed by Andrey V. Panov, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 2 weights with matching italics.

It is the #335 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

Istok Web 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 Istok Web

Make something people love

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

HIstok WebBSource Serif 4moderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Istok Web keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Source Serif 4's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

A field guide to good ideas

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

HIstok WebBBittermoderneditorial→

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

Where craft meets code

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

HIstok WebBCrimson Promoderneditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HIstok WebBNunitomodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Istok Web carries the headings, Nunito handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

A field guide to good ideas

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

HIstok WebBNunito Sansmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Istok Web carries the headings, Nunito Sans handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Make something people love

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

HIstok WebBIntermodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Istok Web carries the headings, Inter handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Try Istok Web in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Istok Web free for commercial use?

Yes. Istok Web 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 Istok Web?

Good matches for Istok Web include Source Serif 4, Bitter, Crimson Pro and Nunito. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Istok Web a variable font?

No. Istok Web is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Istok Web?

Istok Web was designed by Andrey V. Panov.