Big Shoulders
Big Shoulders is a tall, narrow American gothic family by Patric King, created for the Chicago Design System and the citizens of Chicago. Its forms draw on the city's history in railways, public action, and dance, across nine weights for strong civic headlines.
- Designed by
- Patric King
- Category
- display
- Styles
- 9 weights
- License
- Open Source
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Big Shoulders FAQ
Is Big Shoulders free for commercial use?
Yes. Big Shoulders is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Big Shoulders on Google Fonts?
Yes — Big Shoulders is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Big Shoulders?
You can download Big Shoulders for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Big Shoulders?
Big Shoulders pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Big Shoulders, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Big Shoulders best used for?
Big Shoulders is a display typeface. It works well for headlines, hero sections, posters, and moments where the type itself is the visual.