Series · 12 parts

Font Deep Dives

In-depth reviews of popular Google Fonts — history, use cases, pairings, and CSS tips.

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Font Reviews

Inter: The Complete Font Guide

Inter was designed for computer screens from day one. A complete guide to the font that became the default choice for modern UI design.

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Font Reviews

Roboto: Everything You Need to Know

Google's signature typeface powers Android and Material Design. Everything you need to know about Roboto — from its controversial debut to its current dominance.

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Font Reviews

Poppins: A Designer's Complete Guide

Poppins brings geometric precision with a friendly personality. A complete guide to one of Google Fonts' most popular display-ready sans-serifs.

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Font Reviews

Montserrat: History, Use Cases, and Pairings

Inspired by Buenos Aires street signs, Montserrat became a geometric sans-serif staple. Its history, strengths, and the best ways to use it.

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Font Reviews

Open Sans: Why It's Still Everywhere

Open Sans has been a top-5 Google Font for over a decade. Why this humanist sans-serif remains a reliable workhorse for body text.

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Font Reviews

Playfair Display: The Modern Serif for Headlines

Playfair Display brings high contrast and editorial elegance to the web. The go-to serif for luxury brands, editorial sites, and eye-catching headlines.

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Font Reviews

Lato: The Friendly Professional Font

Lato balances warmth and stability like no other sans-serif. Why this Polish-designed font is a quiet favorite for professional websites worldwide.

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Font Reviews

Merriweather: The Screen Serif That Actually Works

Most serifs struggle on screens. Merriweather was built specifically for it. Why this screen-optimized serif is the best choice for readable body text.

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Font Reviews

DM Sans: The Rising Star of UI Typography

DM Sans is the new darling of modern UI design. Clean, geometric, and subtly distinctive — why designers are choosing it over Inter and Roboto.

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Font Reviews

JetBrains Mono: The Coder's Font of Choice

JetBrains Mono was designed by developers, for developers. A deep dive into the coding font that prioritizes readability with programming ligatures.

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Font Reviews

Space Grotesk: Geometric Sans With Character

Space Grotesk adds quirky personality to the geometric sans genre. Why this distinctive font is perfect when you want clean but not generic.

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Font Reviews

Oswald: The Condensed Display Font Workhorse

Oswald is the go-to condensed sans-serif on Google Fonts. Built for headlines that need to be bold, narrow, and unmissable.