In this post, you’ll find some of my favorite classic font pairings for your next design project. Contains affiliate links.
Classic is my favorite style—because, well, it never goes out of style. Trends come and go but a classic font will keep your content looking refined for years to come. If you use classic font pairings, you never need to worry about whether or not it will look good. It always works. Every single time.
Guidelines for designing with classic fonts
– As you’ll hear me say, again and again, stick to two fonts, three max. Less is more.
– Leave space for your beautiful classic fonts to breathe, shine, and be the stars of the show.
– If it’s a classic piece, you won’t need a lot of elements. Considering pairing it with a single graphic or image.
– Use the least number of elements to communicate your message. Understatement is your goal.
Some of my favorite classic font pairings
My font library is overwhelmingly made up of classic fonts, but here are some of my all time favorites. Most of the type families in this collection come with lots of extras— variations, weights, styles, swashes, and extras so your possibilities are endless.
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Clean – Cochin
Elegant – Bickham Script Pro
Timeless – Beloved Script
Classy – Didot Bold
Simple – Revista Black
Polished – Aromatica Regular
Refined – ITC Century Std Light Condensed
Chic – Bodoni Sans
Fashionable – La Parisienne Serif
Stylish – Gorni Regular
Graceful – Edelweis
Delicate – Wright Deco Light
Fine – Taberna Serif
Exquisite – Yana Regular
Rich – Ragazza Script
Grand – Encorpada Classic
Sharp – Adelicia Script
Dependable – Core Deco Regular
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