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Smokum font pairings

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

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

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Smokum is a free display typeface designed by Astigmatic, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #1,269 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

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

Fonts that pair well with Smokum

The art of saying less

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

HSmokumBLibre Baskervillebold→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HSmokumBRoboto Serifbold→

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

Try Smokum in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smokum free for commercial use?

Yes. Smokum 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 Smokum?

Good matches for Smokum include Nunito, Barlow, IBM Plex Sans and Roboto Condensed. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Smokum a variable font?

No. Smokum is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Smokum?

Smokum was designed by Astigmatic.