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Shanti font pairings

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

Sans Serif1 weightby Vernon Adams
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Shanti is a free sans serif typeface designed by Vernon Adams, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #1,122 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Shanti 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 Shanti

Good things take time

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

HShantiBNewsreadermoderneditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HShantiBCrimson Textmoderneditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HShantiBSpectralmoderneditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HShantiBMontserratmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Shanti carries the headings, Montserrat handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Good things take time

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

HShantiBNunito Sansmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Shanti carries the headings, Nunito Sans handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Good things take time

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

HShantiBManropemodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Shanti carries the headings, Manrope handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Try Shanti in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shanti free for commercial use?

Yes. Shanti 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 Shanti?

Good matches for Shanti include Newsreader, Crimson Text, Spectral and Montserrat. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Shanti a variable font?

No. Shanti is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Shanti?

Shanti was designed by Vernon Adams.