Young Serif
Young Serif is a heavy old-style serif by Bastien Sozeau, inspired by Plantin Infant and ITC Italian Old Style. It has one weight, with rounded curves on the b and f that make it tender and generous in headlines.
- Designed by
- Bastien Sozeau
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 1 weight
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Young Serif FAQ
Is Young Serif free for commercial use?
Yes. Young 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 Young Serif on Google Fonts?
Yes — Young 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 Young Serif?
You can download Young 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 Young Serif?
Young 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 Young Serif, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Young Serif best used for?
Young Serif is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.