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Vast Shadow font pairings

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

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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Vast Shadow is a free slab serif typeface designed by Nicole Fally, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #890 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Vast Shadow 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 Vast Shadow

Good things take time

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

HVast ShadowBMontserratfriendly→

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

Make something people love

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

HVast ShadowBNunito Sansfriendly→

A classic contrast: Vast Shadow's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito 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.

HVast ShadowBOpen Sansfriendly→

A classic contrast: Vast Shadow's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Open 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.

HVast ShadowBQuicksandfriendly→

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

Built for the long run

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

HVast ShadowBRalewayfriendly→

A classic contrast: Vast Shadow's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Raleway'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.

HVast ShadowBSource Serif 4classic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Vast Shadow for headlines and Source Serif 4 for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Vast Shadow in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vast Shadow free for commercial use?

Yes. Vast Shadow 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 Vast Shadow?

Good matches for Vast Shadow include Montserrat, Nunito Sans, Open Sans and Quicksand. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Vast Shadow a variable font?

No. Vast Shadow is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Vast Shadow?

Vast Shadow was designed by Nicole Fally.