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Anton and Cinzel font pairing

Sans Serif headings with a serif body.

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Issue 07 · Field notes
Good things take time

Good pairings feel inevitable. Great ones set the tone before a single word is read.

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A strong pairing creates clear hierarchy while feeling like one consistent voice across every page. This paragraph is set in Cinzel, while the headline uses Anton. Numbers like 0123456789, punctuation “quotes” — and ampersands & — reveal a lot about how two typefaces get along.

Contrast, then harmony

Look for contrast in structure and harmony in proportion: similar x-heights, compatible widths and a shared sense of rhythm. Bold text and italic text should feel natural, too.

Why this pairing works

A modern twist on the classic: Anton keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cinzel's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text. Cinzel ships in 6 weights, so you can build captions, buttons and emphasis without adding another family.

HAnton

Anton is a free sans serif typeface designed by Vernon Adams, added to Google Fonts in 2011. It comes in 1 weight.

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BCinzel

Cinzel is a free serif typeface designed by Natanael Gama, added to Google Fonts in 2012. It comes in 6 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

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Use this pairing 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=Anton:wght@400&family=Cinzel:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: 'Anton', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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A field guide to good ideas

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

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A modern twist on the classic: Anton keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bitter'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.

HAntonBCormorant Garamondmoderneditorial→

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

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Stories worth reading slowly

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

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A classic contrast: Cinzel's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Plus Jakarta 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.

HCinzelBRoboto Condensededitorial→

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Anton and Cinzel go well together?

A modern twist on the classic: Anton keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cinzel's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text. Cinzel ships in 6 weights, so you can build captions, buttons and emphasis without adding another family.

Which font should be used for headings?

Use Anton for headings at weight 400, and Cinzel for body text at weight 400. You can swap them in the pairing tool to compare.

Are Anton and Cinzel free?

Yes — both are open-source fonts on Google Fonts and free for personal and commercial use.