Alegreya is known as a humanist font that is available from the Google Fonts Library. It is an incredibly versatile font and it can be used in many different ways ranging from body text, headlines, and even bold posters. Alegreya was originally designed for literature and reading so it is perfect for books, manuscripts, or anywhere else where long sections of text need to be easy to read.
What Does Alegreya Look Like?
Alegreya is described as a modern font with a touch of elegance. It has clean lines and open letterforms that are quite similar in appearance to Vollkorn. The Alegreya font family is known as a “super family” because it includes both serif and sans serif fonts. It also includes Small Caps fonts which are just as beautiful!
Alegreya Serif Fonts
The Alegreya serif fonts come in 6 font weights ranging from Regular to Black. It also has italics which brings the total number of styles in the serif family to 12.
Alegreya SC (the small caps font variation) comes in 10 different font weights and styles. This is what they look like:
Alegreya Font Weights
Regular 400
Medium 500
SemiBold 600
Bold 700
ExtraBold 800
Black 900
Alegreya SC Font Weights
Regular 400
Medium 500
Bold 700
ExtraBold 800
Black 900
Alegreya Sans Serif Fonts
Just like the Algreya serif fonts, the sans serif font family also has a Small Caps set of fonts. However, unlike the serif family, both the Alegreya Sans and the Alegreya Sans SC fonts have 7 font weights ranging from Light to Bold. Each font also has an italics variant. This is what they look like:
Alegreya Sans Font Weights
Thin 100
Light 300
Regular 400
Medium 500
SemiBold 600
Bold 700
ExtraBold 800
Black 900
Alegreya Sans SC Font Weights
Thin 100
Light 300
Regular 400
Medium 500
Bold 700
ExtraBold 800
Black 900
Alegreya Font Pairing
Because Alegreya is such a versatile font family it can be paired with almost any other font out there! Let’s take a look at a few Alegeya font pairings to help you get started.
If you would like to experiment with your own font pairings and combinations then check out our free Google Font pairing tool. And if you’d like some tips to help you choose the right font then our Font Pairing Guide should be able to help you.
Alegreya and Alegreya Sans (Including SC Variants)
One of the easiest ways to pair fonts is by using fonts within the same font family. And because Alegreya is a super family, you have so many different font styles to choose from. Remember to also experiment with the font weight, italics, and uppercase and lowercase lettering.
In the examples below, I have used different combinations of Alegreya and Alegreya Sans to create the text.
A Psalm of Life
Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest!
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Psalm of Life
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest!
Alegreya SC and Windsong
Alegreya SC is a gorgeous font with a classic and timeless feel to it while Windsong is a beautiful script font that captures the flair of handwritten calligraphy.
This font combination is a great choice for any design where you would like to create a formal and romantic aesthetic. Of course, you can use other script fonts such as Dancing Script, Great Vibes, and Arizonia – check out our signatures font guide for more ideas!
Wishes
I wish we could live as the flowers live,
To breathe and to bloom in the summer and sun;
To slumber and sway in the heart of the night,
And to die when our glory had done.
Dora Sigerson Shorter
Alegreya SC and Abel
Abel is a modern sans serif font with a clean and minimalist look and feel. Use it with Alegreya SC and Alegreya Italics to help balance your design. Of course, you could use Alegreya Sans but you will see that Abel has a slightly more narrow look to it which makes it appealing.
Daily Inspiration & Motivation
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
Anatole France
Is Alegreya A Free Font
Yes, Alegreya is a free font that you can download from the Google Fonts library. It is licensed under the Open Font License which means that you can use it for any design including commercial designs.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a versatile and beautiful font that is both readable and stylish, then Alegreya is a great option for you! Not only is it a gorgeous font, but it is also easy to read at almost any size and in any medium so whether you are building your website or choosing fonts for your brand, it can work well in almost any design.
I hope that this Alegreya font pairing guide has given you some ideas on how to use Alegreya in your designs! And don’t forget to check out some of our other font ideas as well.
