Great Google Web Font Combinations - Part 2

Original by Simon Lockyer · 2013-07-08. The worked examples and guidance above the original text are a new editorial edition from 20 October 2026.

The second collection: compare the roles

This July 2013 follow-up explores different relationships between a display face and body text. Compare the contrast in weight, width and texture in the original samples below. Their appearance records those original files; it does not guarantee that a present font release is identical.

Before deciding, try your longest heading and a paragraph at the smallest size you expect to publish. Check punctuation and language coverage, then record the actual licence and file weights. Open the live pairing sketch and worksheet →

From the original collection

Original illustration or type specimen from Great Google Web Font Combinations - Part 2 — Original artwork reproduced from the archived article. Font samples retain their historical appearance.

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Great google web font combinations – Part 2

A few months ago I wrote a blog post showing 10 good combinations of google web fonts. The feedback and views of the blog post were outstanding so I have decided to write a part 2 showing some other great google web font combinations. I hope you enjoy it and do let me know if you have any suggestions!