Lora + DM Sans
Grumpy wizards make toxic brew
A standfirst set in DM Sans, one size up — where a pairing starts earning trust.
The five boxing wizards jump quickly over the lazy dog, mixing jugs of quiet vodka while the jury watches. Click anywhere in this preview and type your own text to try the pairing.
“Type is a beautiful group of letters, not a group of beautiful letters.”
— Matthew Carter
Fig. 1 — Lora over DM Sans, in the wild.
Lora 600 / DM Sans 400 — click any section and type your own copy.
Why it works
Lora's calligraphic roots show in its brushed curves and moderate contrast, lending headings warmth without the formality of a Didone, and DM Sans's soft geometry carries the same gentle tone into body copy. Both faces have restrained personalities, so instead of high drama the pair achieves a friendly, hand-finished cohesion. It suits blogs and small brands that want a serif's humanity without feeling traditional or ornate.
Use this pairing
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:wght@600&family=DM+Sans:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">h1, h2, h3 {
font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
font-weight: 600;
}
body {
font-family: 'DM Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
}import { Lora, DM_Sans } from "next/font/google";
const heading = Lora({
subsets: ["latin"],
weight: "600",
variable: "--font-heading",
});
const body = DM_Sans({
subsets: ["latin"],
weight: "400",
variable: "--font-body",
});