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Rethink Sans font pairings

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

Sans Serif5 weightsItalicsVariableby Hans Thiessen
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

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Rethink Sans is a free sans serif typeface designed by Hans Thiessen, added to Google Fonts in 2023.

It comes in 5 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #230 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 5 weights, Rethink Sans is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Rethink Sans

The future of small business

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

HCinzelBRethink Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Cinzel's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Rethink Sans'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.

HBitterBRethink Sanseditorial→

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

HFaustinaBRethink Sanseditorial→

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

Good things take time

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

HRethink SansBFrauncesmoderneditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HRethink SansBIBM Plex Serifmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Rethink Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while IBM Plex Serif's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Try Rethink Sans in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rethink Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Rethink Sans 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 Rethink Sans?

Good matches for Rethink Sans include Cinzel, Bitter, Faustina and Fraunces. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Rethink Sans a variable font?

Yes. Rethink Sans is a variable font with a weight (400–800) axis.

Who designed Rethink Sans?

Rethink Sans was designed by Hans Thiessen.