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Volkhov font pairings

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

Serif2 weightsItalicsby Cyreal
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Volkhov is a free serif typeface designed by Cyreal, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 2 weights with matching italics.

It is the #349 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Volkhov 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 Volkhov

Ideas that travel well

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

HVolkhovBPoppinseditorial→

A classic contrast: Volkhov's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Poppins'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.

HVolkhovBGoogle Sanseditorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HVolkhovBUbuntueditorial→

A classic contrast: Volkhov's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Ubuntu'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.

HVolkhovBManropeeditorial→

A classic contrast: Volkhov's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Manrope'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.

HVolkhovBRoboto Condensededitorial→

A classic contrast: Volkhov's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Roboto Condensed'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.

HVolkhovBPlayfair Displayclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Volkhov for headlines and Playfair Display for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Volkhov in the pairing tool →

How to use Volkhov 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=Volkhov:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Volkhov', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Volkhov free for commercial use?

Yes. Volkhov 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 Volkhov?

Good matches for Volkhov include Poppins, Google Sans, Ubuntu and Manrope. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Volkhov a variable font?

No. Volkhov is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Volkhov?

Volkhov was designed by Cyreal.