Wednesday Inspiration: Font & Typography | No.8

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Written By Natsumi
Wednesday inspiration: font & typography | No.8-Cinzel posted on White Box Design Studio

Cinzel is a typeface inspired in first century roman inscriptions, and based on classical proportions. However it’s not a simple revivalism, while it conveys all the ancient history of the latin alphabet it also merges a contemporary feel onto it. ( Reference: GoogleFonts)

I like this typeface that is clean and elegant making a website beautiful. Unfortunately, Cinzel exists in uppercase only. You can download the Cinzel free font family on GoogeFonts.

Wednesday inspiration: font & typography | No.8-Cinzel alphabet posted on White Box Design Studio
Wednesday inspiration: font & typography | No.8-Cinzel and Open Sans font combination by White Box Design Studio

Cinzel doesn’t have a big font family, so it’s a great idea to pair with another font. Here is an example of the font combination of Cinzel and Open Sans for a website project. Montserrat is also another great font to pair with.

What is your favorite typeface? Please feel free to leave a comment and share with us.

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Natsumi

I’m a New York–based Brand Clarity & Design Specialist and educator with over 20 years of experience in marketing and brand development. After building my career at companies like Time Inc. and Condé Nast, I founded Natsumi Nishizumi Design to help purpose-driven small businesses grow with clarity and confidence.

Rooted in the Japanese aesthetic of simplicity, I transform complex strategies and ideas into clear, refined, and authentic brand identities that create meaningful connections.

I work with clients worldwide through thoughtful 1:1 services, including Brand Clarity & Design Sessions, Brand Refreshes, and Custom Brand Identity Design. Let’s start a conversation and see how I can help achieve your goals.

https://natsuminishizumi.com
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