Playfair Display & Libre Baskerville

A high-contrast Didone headline with a sturdy book serif body.

Every page needs two voices

Display, then workhorse

One face carries the personality and the other carries the paragraph.

Why it works

Playfair Display sets the tone at heading sizes and Libre Baskerville does the reading. Playfair Display's high-contrast Didone opening line over Libre Baskerville's sturdy book serif paragraph keeps the page from feeling flat.

What each font brings

Heading face
Playfair Displayhigh-contrast Didone
Body face
Libre Baskerville keeps the reading even and quiet.sturdy book serif

Best for

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