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HIGHWAY-STYLE SANS-SERIF FONT
Overpass
Overpass is a free sans-serif from Google Fonts, inspired by the lettering of U.S. highway signs. Its clear forms suit headings, body text, and interfaces.
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Specimen
Overpass takes its cues from the lettering of U.S. interstate highway signs, refined for screen and print. Its clear, no-nonsense forms work well for headings, interface text, and body copy. The result feels familiar and highly legible.
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Templates using the font Overpass
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Best font pairs for Overpass
Overpass pairs well with Roboto, Merriweather, and Playfair Display.
MODERN & MINIMAL
Overpass + Roboto
A clear, modern headline
Overpass, based on the lettering of US highway signage, is a clear, sturdy sans; pair its headings with Roboto's familiar body for a clean, no-nonsense look. A practical pairing for apps and dashboards.
READABLE & WARM
Overpass + Merriweather
Clear headings, easy reading
Overpass's road-sign-derived sans headings contrast with Merriweather's sturdy serif body, built for screen reading. Use Overpass for headings and Merriweather for the body on news and articles.
EDITORIAL CONTRAST
Playfair Display + Overpass
An elegant editorial look
Playfair Display's high-contrast serif headlines lead, then Overpass's plain, sign-clear body keeps the text readable. Playfair Display heads, Overpass bodies, on editorial and corporate sites.
Alternatives to Overpass
If you need an alternative to Overpass, clear sans-serifs like Roboto, Inter, and Archivo offer a similar legible, neutral feel.
Roboto
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View moreArchivo
This is a Archivo headline
And this is body text in Archivo. It's worth considering as an alternative to Overpass.
View moreWork Sans
This is a Work Sans headline
And this is body text in Work Sans. It's worth considering as an alternative to Overpass.
View morePublic Sans
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And this is body text in Public Sans. It's worth considering as an alternative to Overpass.
View moreLibre Franklin
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And this is body text in Libre Franklin. It's worth considering as an alternative to Overpass.
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