Oswald font pairings
Fonts that go with Oswald — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Oswald is a free sans serif typeface designed by Vernon Adams, Kalapi Gajjar and Cyreal, added to Google Fonts in 2012.
It comes in 6 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #12 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 6 weights, Oswald is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Oswald
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Condensed, poster-like headings with an easy-going sans for everything else.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Lora's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Cinzel's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: Oswald keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cormorant Garamond's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: Oswald keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while IBM Plex Serif's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use Oswald on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oswald free for commercial use?
Yes. Oswald 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 Oswald?
Good matches for Oswald include Source Sans 3, Merriweather, Lora and Cinzel. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Oswald a variable font?
Yes. Oswald is a variable font with a weight (200–700) axis.
Who designed Oswald?
Oswald was designed by Vernon Adams, Kalapi Gajjar and Cyreal.