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Lateef font pairings

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

Serif7 weightsby SIL International
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
200The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Lateef is a free serif typeface designed by SIL International, added to Google Fonts in 2015.

It comes in 7 weights.

It is the #569 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Arabic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

With 7 weights, Lateef is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Lateef

Design is how it works

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

HLateefBOswaldeditorial→

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

HLateefBBarloweditorial→

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

Notes from the studio

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

HLateefBIntereditorial→

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

Notes from the studio

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

HManropeBLateefmoderneditorial→

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

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HOutfitBLateefmoderneditorial→

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

Design is how it works

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

HAbril FatfaceBLateefbold→

Abril Fatface brings character to headlines, and Lateef adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

Try Lateef in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lateef free for commercial use?

Yes. Lateef 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 Lateef?

Good matches for Lateef include Oswald, Barlow, Inter and Manrope. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Lateef a variable font?

No. Lateef is available as 7 static weights.

Who designed Lateef?

Lateef was designed by SIL International.