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Shizuru font pairings

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

Display1 weightby Shibuya Font
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Shizuru is a free display typeface designed by Shibuya Font, added to Google Fonts in 2020.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #1,522 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

As a display face, Shizuru works best at large sizes — headlines, logos, posters and hero sections — paired with a quieter font for body text.

Fonts that pair well with Shizuru

A field guide to good ideas

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

HShizuruBLorabold→

Shizuru brings character to headlines, and Lora adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

The art of saying less

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

HShizuruBNewsreaderbold→

Shizuru brings character to headlines, and Newsreader adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

Try Shizuru in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shizuru free for commercial use?

Yes. Shizuru 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 Shizuru?

Good matches for Shizuru include Lato, Roboto Condensed, Oswald and Rubik. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Shizuru a variable font?

No. Shizuru is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Shizuru?

Shizuru was designed by Shibuya Font.