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Kadwa font pairings

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

Serif2 weightsby Sol Matas
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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Kadwa is a free serif typeface designed by Sol Matas, added to Google Fonts in 2015.

It comes in 2 weights.

It is the #783 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Kadwa 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 Kadwa

Where craft meets code

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

HKadwaBGoogle Sanseditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HKadwaBOpen Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Kadwa's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Open 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.

HKadwaBManropeeditorial→

A classic contrast: Kadwa's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Manrope'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.

HKadwaBKaniteditorial→

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

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HKadwaBPlus Jakarta Sanseditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HKadwaBFrauncesclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Kadwa for headlines and Fraunces for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Kadwa in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kadwa free for commercial use?

Yes. Kadwa 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 Kadwa?

Good matches for Kadwa include Google Sans, Open Sans, Manrope and Kanit. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Kadwa a variable font?

No. Kadwa is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Kadwa?

Kadwa was designed by Sol Matas.