Font Pairings for Inter

Widely spread Inter is one of the most common typefaces for UI design. But since it’s so popular, it’s also dramatically overused. To make your type choice more interesting and uniquer, I recommend pairing it with another typeface. In this video and article, I share three suggestions.

Inter for UI text and copy

Inter is a rational, linear sans-serif typeface – learn what these classifications mean in my Font Matrix article. Inter works best for small UI text, also some copy. But in headings it soon looks very generic or dull.

Inter for headings is dull. Inter works quite well in body text. It is clear and readable. I would not pick it for very text heavy use cases. Also for headings it is challenging, since it is made for copy and UI text. Choose an interesting companion for your large text or try the new version Inter 4.0. — *Inter* is made for UI text and a bit of copy. In large text is soon looks a bit dull.

1. PP Migra

If you want your titles to be crisp and wild, go into a totally different direction! Choose dynamic, contrasting, serif typeface PP Migra by Pangram Pangram I reviewed it in more detail here.

Migra for expressive titles — Use *PP Migra* for expressive headings, and inter for body text

2. Bricolage Grotesque

Quirky, rational, slightly contrasting, sans-serif Bricolage Grotesque by Mathieu Triay will give your text a softer touch and make sober Inter a bit friendlier. Bricolage Grotesque is free and can be made narrower and has an optical sizing axis, which I describe in my full Font Friday review.

Quriky Bricolage Grotesque — Free font *Bricolage Grotesque* is not too far away from *Inter,* but more expressive and softer.

3. Bebas Neue

But also rational, condensed sans-serif Bebas Neue would be ideal for large, bold striking headings. When it comes to its construction, the typeface is very similar to Inter, almost like a narrow bold display version of it. Bebas Neue is a free font, also available on Google Fonts, but only comes in one style.

All caps free font *Bebas Neue* is available on Google Fonts

There is another option: Inter 4.0

In the latest update, Inter was equipped with an additional display style, which is much more refined for larger sizes. Also learn about other font combinations in my full Inter 4.0 review.

What do you think of these suggestions? Tell me in the comments!

One Comment

Jana says:

6. Aug 2024 at 19:59

Inter is popular and overused with a good reason. Whenever I step on the wide wide web, I spot a good font which turns out to be Inter. Especially in shorter copy.

I’d love to see Bebas Neue with more weights and styles as this font looks great, compact, well-done, and refined.

I recently found an interesting font, Euclid Circular from SwissTypefaces. I’d love your expert’s take on it. 🤓