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Ultra font pairings

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

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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Ultra is a free serif typeface designed by Astigmatic, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #435 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Ultra 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 Ultra

The art of saying less

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

HUltraBSlabo 27pxboldeditorial→

Chunky slab headlines and a compact slab text face for a confident, newsy tone.

Design is how it works

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

HUltraBOpen Sanseditorial→

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

Notes from the studio

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

HUltraBPoppinseditorial→

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

Design is how it works

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

HUltraBBarloweditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HUltraBFigtreeeditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HUltraBUbuntueditorial→

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

Try Ultra in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ultra free for commercial use?

Yes. Ultra 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 Ultra?

Good matches for Ultra include Slabo 27px, Open Sans, Poppins and Barlow. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Ultra a variable font?

No. Ultra is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Ultra?

Ultra was designed by Astigmatic.