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How to Pair Free Fonts Together

All Archives, Fonts    ·    September 5, 2017

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I love fonts. La la la love them.   I’ve shared several posts of my favorite free fonts.  Let’s talk about how to pair your favorite free fonts together.
How to pair your favorite free fonts together from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

There are a few things to keep in mind when picking out fonts to go together.

-LESS IS MORE.
Choose two to three fonts at a time at the most.  (unless you’re creating subway art or something along those lines)
-MATCH THE TONE.
Pick fonts that go hand in hand with the text. If you use mismatched text to font, it’ll confuse your audience. For example- don’t use a scripty, dramatic font for a word like “dinosaur” or “punk rock.”
-BALANCE IS KEY.
In choosing your two fonts, make sure that they balance each other out.  Opposites attract.  Use one san serif and one script font.  Or one handwritten font and one script.  But stay away from fonts that look too similar. Creating contrast can be magical.
-LEGIBILITY.
Above all, make sure everyone can read whatever fonts you choose. Simple idea but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to zoom in on something because I couldn’t read the font.

Oh and I found this cool font pairing site called Type Connection. It makes matches for you!
Here are some of my recent favorites listed above:

SAN SERIF FONTS:
Modern.  San Serif are clean lined and contemporary.
Nexa
Fjalla
Antonio
Winterthur Condensed
Tuffy

SERIF FONTS:
Classic.  Serif is has a timeless element to them.
Playfair Display
Sedgewick
Elsie
Geared
Very Fine Serif

SCRIPT FONTS:
Romantic.  Script is often used for drama.
Frosting For Breakfast
That’s Font Folks
Egregio Script
Xiomara
Prelude

HANDWRITTEN FONTS:
Whimsical.  Handwritten can be used to create whimsy and playfulness.
Too Tight
Chalkboard Chum
Wonderyum
Simple Kind of GirlElsie’s Alphabet

Unsure of how to install them? Kayla Aimee has good, simple directions for installing fonts.
Check out these other font posts:
For the New Year
Fonts + Dingbats to Add to Your Growing Collection
For Spring
That Any Tween Would Want
In time for summer!

What style of font do you like best?  How do you like to pair your favorites together?

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Comments

  1. Avatar for MiqueLeslie says

    September 8, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Hi, I tried to click on the link for Kayla Aimee on how to install fonts but it is not working for me. Is it me? :)
    Thanks!

  2. Avatar for MiqueAbby says

    June 5, 2014 at 2:53 am

    Wonderful, thanks so much. This is always something I struggle with. Much appreciation.

  3. Avatar for Miquervquilter says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    thanks for the sharing!
    What’s your suggestion for a font to use for embroidering a poem?

  4. Avatar for MiqueDaniel Guerra says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Thank You!

    Very useful tips.

  5. Avatar for MiqueJessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    August 11, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I’ve always struggled with figuring this sort of thing out…thanks for the tips, and thank you for sharing at Monday Funday!

  6. Avatar for MiqueGina says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Thanks for all the tips and info! Very helpful!
    Gina @ Gina’s Craft Corner

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Awesome Gina! So glad you found it helpful.

  7. Avatar for MiqueLizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says

    August 5, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    This post is so useful! I love when things are explained to me this easily! Came to visit you via sugar bee crafts and pining too!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks for visiting Lizy! Glad you found it helpful.

  8. Avatar for MiqueKayla Aimee says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Thanks for linking my post! Just pinned this, it’s such a great post!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      You’re welcome Kayla. I looked high and low for a good tutorial- people seem to have the hardest time knowing how to download good fonts. Glad you like this post!

  9. Avatar for MiqueAllison says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Great tips! Thanks!

    Allison

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks Allison! Glad you liked the tips. ;)

  10. Avatar for MiqueEmily @ The Em Dash says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Stopping by from the Monday Funday Link Party. Great info! I’m always looking for new fonts and tips to try.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Emily. Happy to have you here!

  11. Avatar for MiqueLaura @ The Rookie Cook says

    August 2, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    Love this! I don’t even write on my photos now because I have no clue how to pair fonts. Thanks! :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Glad you liked this Laura- thanks!

  12. Avatar for MiqueBrooke says

    August 2, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I totally share your font love, Mique! Thanks for the great tips of pairing fonts. I love mixing and matching fonts and creating new looks. I’ve got your tips on my Font Pinterest Board now. Thanks again, and have a great day!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Fontaholics unite Brooke. Thanks for pinning this and for the comment!

  13. Avatar for MiqueManda Wolf says

    August 2, 2013 at 7:50 am

    Very informative. Sometimes it can be really hard to find the fonts that have the look you are looking for and go well together without it getting confusing.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      August 12, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks Manda. I agree- it can be hard to find fonts that go well together. Glad you liked the post. Thanks!

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