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Orbitron font pairings

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

Sans Serif6 weightsVariableby Matt McInerney
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
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Orbitron is a free sans serif typeface designed by Matt McInerney, added to Google Fonts in 2010.

It comes in 6 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #97 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 6 weights, Orbitron is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Orbitron

Good things take time

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

HEB GaramondBOrbitroneditorial→

A classic contrast: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Orbitron'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.

HBitterBOrbitroneditorial→

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

HNewsreaderBOrbitroneditorial→

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

HOrbitronBPlayfair Displaymoderneditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HOrbitronBLoramoderneditorial→

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

Try Orbitron in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orbitron free for commercial use?

Yes. Orbitron 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 Orbitron?

Good matches for Orbitron include EB Garamond, Bitter, Newsreader and Playfair Display. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Orbitron a variable font?

Yes. Orbitron is a variable font with a weight (400–900) axis.

Who designed Orbitron?

Orbitron was designed by Matt McInerney.