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CONDENSED SANS-SERIF FONT
Oswald
Oswald is a free condensed sans-serif from Google Fonts, a modern take on classic gothic type. Its narrow forms work well for headings and subheads.
Oswald at a glance
Specimen
Oswald reworks the classic Alternate Gothic style for the web, with condensed, sturdy letterforms. It works well for headlines, subheads, and labels where space is tight and impact matters. Shorter blocks of text read better than long passages.
Body Text / 18pt Regular
Oswald Font Details
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Light
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Regular
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Bold
Templates using the font Oswald
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Best font pairs for Oswald
Oswald pairs well with Open Sans for clean layouts, Merriweather for easy reading, and Roboto for business decks.
MODERN & MINIMAL
Oswald + Open Sans
A bold, condensed headline
Oswald is a condensed gothic sans reworked from classic Alternate Gothic styles; its narrow headlines save space, while Open Sans's open, legible body reads easily below. A practical pairing for news, sports, and content sites.
EDITORIAL CONTRAST
Oswald + Merriweather
Strong headings, easy reading
Oswald's tall, condensed sans headlines contrast with Merriweather's sturdy serif body, built for dense screen reading. Use Oswald for headings and Merriweather for long body text on magazines and blogs.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE
Oswald + Roboto
A clear, professional headline
Oswald's narrow, condensed headings pair with Roboto's even, neutral body: space-saving titles over plain, readable text. A dependable pairing for business decks and corporate sites.
Alternatives to Oswald
If you need an alternative to Oswald, condensed sans-serifs like Bebas Neue, Anton, and Archivo Narrow give a similar narrow, strong look.
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