Open the lab →
Serif · Google Font

Young Serif font pairings

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

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

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Young Serif is a free serif typeface designed by Bastien Sozeau, added to Google Fonts in 2023.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #403 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Young Serif 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 Young Serif

Design is how it works

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

HYoung SerifBGoogle Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Young Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Google Sans'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.

HYoung SerifBNunito Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Young Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito Sans'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.

HYoung SerifBOswaldeditorial→

A classic contrast: Young Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald'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.

HYoung SerifBManropeeditorial→

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

HYoung SerifBNunitoeditorial→

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

HYoung SerifBLibre Baskervilleclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Young Serif for headlines and Libre Baskerville for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Young Serif in the pairing tool →

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

Similar fonts to Young Serif

AliceSerif · 1 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ArapeySerif · 1 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Suez OneSerif · 1 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Shippori Mincho B1Serif · 5 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Noto Serif BengaliSerif · 9 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
PetronaSerif · 9 weights
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Frequently asked questions

Is Young Serif free for commercial use?

Yes. Young Serif 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 Young Serif?

Good matches for Young Serif include Google Sans, Nunito Sans, Oswald and Manrope. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Young Serif a variable font?

No. Young Serif is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Young Serif?

Young Serif was designed by Bastien Sozeau.