Sans Serif · Google Font

Zen Maru Gothic font pairings

Fonts that go with Zen Maru Gothic — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif5 weightsby Yoshimichi Ohira
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Zen Maru Gothic is a free sans serif typeface designed by Yoshimichi Ohira, added to Google Fonts in 2021.

It comes in 5 weights.

It is the #173 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Greek, Japanese, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

With 5 weights, Zen Maru Gothic is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Zen Maru Gothic

Make something people love

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

HCormorant GaramondBZen Maru Gothiceditorial→

A classic contrast: Cormorant Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Zen Maru Gothic'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.

HRoboto SlabBZen Maru Gothicfriendly→

A classic contrast: Roboto Slab's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Zen Maru Gothic's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HBodoni ModaBZen Maru Gothiceditorial→

A classic contrast: Bodoni Moda's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Zen Maru Gothic'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.

HZen Maru GothicBPlayfair Displaymoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Zen Maru Gothic keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Playfair Display's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HZen Maru GothicBEB Garamondmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Zen Maru Gothic keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while EB Garamond's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Try Zen Maru Gothic in the pairing tool →

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

Similar fonts to Zen Maru Gothic

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Maru Gothic free for commercial use?

Yes. Zen Maru Gothic 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 Zen Maru Gothic?

Good matches for Zen Maru Gothic include Cormorant Garamond, Roboto Slab, Bodoni Moda and Playfair Display. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Zen Maru Gothic a variable font?

No. Zen Maru Gothic is available as 5 static weights.

Who designed Zen Maru Gothic?

Zen Maru Gothic was designed by Yoshimichi Ohira.