Jost font pairings
Fonts that go with Jost — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Jost is a free sans serif typeface designed by Owen Earl, added to Google Fonts in 2020.
It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #42 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 9 weights, Jost is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Jost
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Fashion-magazine Bodoni contrast with a Futura-inspired geometric sans.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Jost'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: Bitter's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Jost'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: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Jost'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: Jost keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Playfair Display'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: Jost keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Source Serif 4's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use Jost on your website
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Jost:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;Similar fonts to Jost
Frequently asked questions
Is Jost free for commercial use?
Yes. Jost 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 Jost?
Good matches for Jost include Bodoni Moda, Merriweather, Bitter and EB Garamond. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Jost a variable font?
Yes. Jost is a variable font with a weight (100–900) axis.
Who designed Jost?
Jost was designed by Owen Earl.