Type Specimens

A small reference library of open-licence typefaces — specimens, weights and notes on pairing.

Serif

Garamond-style text face

Weights: 400, 400 italic, 700 · Use: long-form reading, 16–19 px
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Transitional serif

Weights: 400, 600, 700 · Use: headlines and captions
Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.

Sans

Neutral grotesque

Weights: 300–800 · Use: interfaces, tables, small sizes
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow.

Geometric sans

Weights: 400, 500, 700 · Use: posters, short headings
How vexingly quick daft zebras jump!

Monospace

Code face with ligatures

Weights: 400, 700 · Use: editors and terminals
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Notes on pairing

HeadlineBodyWorks because
Geometric sansTransitional serifstrong contrast in structure
Neutral grotesqueGaramond-stylecalm, editorial tone
Serif displayNeutral grotesqueclassic magazine pairing