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Libre Baskerville font pairings

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

Serif4 weightsItalicsVariableby Impallari Type
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Libre Baskerville is a free serif typeface designed by Impallari Type, added to Google Fonts in 2012.

It comes in 4 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #57 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 4 weights, Libre Baskerville is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Libre Baskerville

Ideas that travel well

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

HLibre BaskervilleBOswaldeditorial→

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

Make something people love

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

HLibre BaskervilleBLatoeditorial→

A classic contrast: Libre Baskerville's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Lato'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.

HLibre BaskervilleBRalewayeditorial→

A classic contrast: Libre Baskerville's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Raleway'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.

HMontserratBLibre Baskervillemoderneditorial→

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

Try Libre Baskerville in the pairing tool →

How to use Libre Baskerville 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=Libre+Baskerville:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Libre Baskerville free for commercial use?

Yes. Libre Baskerville 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 Libre Baskerville?

Good matches for Libre Baskerville include Source Sans 3, Josefin Sans, Oswald and Lato. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Libre Baskerville a variable font?

Yes. Libre Baskerville is a variable font with a weight (400–700) axis.

Who designed Libre Baskerville?

Libre Baskerville was designed by Impallari Type.