Merriweather
Merriweather is a text serif by Sorkin Type, designed to be pleasant to read on screens, with a very tall lowercase and sturdy serifs. Its slightly narrow letters fit long articles well, and Merriweather Sans is its matching sibling.
- Foundry
- Sorkin Type
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 7 weights
Websites that use Merriweather
Font Pairings with Merriweather
- Heebo + Merriweather
- Commissioner + Merriweather
- News Cycle + Merriweather
- Merriweather + Libertinus Sans
- Merriweather + Ancizar Sans
- Merriweather + News Cycle
- Merriweather + Merriweather Sans
- Alegreya Sans + Merriweather
- Fira Sans + Merriweather
- Merriweather + Be Vietnam Pro
- Merriweather + Archivo
- Merriweather + Lora
- Merriweather + Merriweather
- Be Vietnam Pro + Merriweather
- Merriweather + Poppins
- Merriweather + Spectral
- Merriweather + Open Sans
- Nunito + Merriweather
- General Sans + Merriweather
- Spectral + Merriweather
- Abril Fatface + Merriweather
- Manrope + Merriweather
- Open Sans + Merriweather
Fonts similar to Merriweather
Merriweather FAQ
Is Merriweather free for commercial use?
Yes. Merriweather 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 Merriweather on Google Fonts?
Yes — Merriweather is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Merriweather?
You can download Merriweather 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 Merriweather?
Merriweather 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 Merriweather, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Merriweather best used for?
Merriweather is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.