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Mate font pairings

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

Serif1 weightItalicsby Eduardo Tunni
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Mate is a free serif typeface designed by Eduardo Tunni, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight with matching italics.

It is the #437 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Mate 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 Mate

Design is how it works

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

HMateBManropeeditorial→

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

HMateBMontserrateditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HMateBBricolage Grotesqueeditorial→

A classic contrast: Mate's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Bricolage Grotesque'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.

HMateBMulisheditorial→

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

HMateBNunito Sanseditorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HMateBRoboto Slabclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Mate for headlines and Roboto Slab for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Mate in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mate free for commercial use?

Yes. Mate 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 Mate?

Good matches for Mate include Manrope, Montserrat, Bricolage Grotesque and Mulish. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Mate a variable font?

No. Mate is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Mate?

Mate was designed by Eduardo Tunni.