Roboto Slab
Roboto Slab is the slab serif family of Roboto, with the same mechanical skeleton and open curves finished with square serifs. It gives headings and short text a sturdy, friendly tone next to Roboto, though it has no italic.
- Designed by
- Christian Robertson
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 9 weights
- License
- Open Source
Font Pairings with Roboto Slab
Fonts similar to Roboto Slab
Roboto Slab FAQ
Is Roboto Slab free for commercial use?
Yes. Roboto Slab 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 Roboto Slab on Google Fonts?
Yes — Roboto Slab is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Roboto Slab?
You can download Roboto Slab 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 Roboto Slab?
Roboto Slab 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 Roboto Slab, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Roboto Slab best used for?
Roboto Slab is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.