Voltaire
Voltaire is a narrow, low-contrast sans serif by Yvonne Schüttler, inspired by Swedish posters of the 20th century. It has one weight that reads well from medium text up to large display, so use it for compact headings and menus.
- Designed by
- Yvonne Schüttler
- Category
- sans-serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Voltaire FAQ
Is Voltaire free for commercial use?
Yes. Voltaire 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 Voltaire on Google Fonts?
Yes — Voltaire is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Voltaire?
You can download Voltaire 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 Voltaire?
Voltaire 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 Voltaire, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Voltaire best used for?
Voltaire is a sans-serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.