IBM Plex Serif

IBM Plex Serif is the serif in IBM's corporate typeface family, meant for editorial storytelling next to Plex Sans and Plex Mono. Its sturdy, squared serifs keep the engineered Plex feel in long text, with seven weights and italics.

Designed by
Mike Abbink
Foundry
Bold Monday
Category
serif
Styles
7 weights

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IBM Plex Serif FAQ

Is IBM Plex Serif free for commercial use?

Yes. IBM Plex Serif 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 IBM Plex Serif on Google Fonts?

Yes — IBM Plex Serif is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.

How do I download IBM Plex Serif?

You can download IBM Plex Serif 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 IBM Plex Serif?

IBM Plex Serif 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 IBM Plex Serif, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is IBM Plex Serif best used for?

IBM Plex Serif is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.